PM Modi reaches Brasilia after attending 17th BRICS summit in Rio De Janeiro, witnesses cultural performances
The bilateral discussions will take place between PM Modi and President Lula, which will be centres on enhancing the Strategic Partnership between the two nations across different matters of mutual interest. These consist of trade, defence cooperation, energy security, space collaboration, science and technology, agriculture, public health.
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