Brasilia: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to be the chief guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations next year.
Prime Minister Modi met Bolsonaro Wednesday on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Summit held here to focus on building mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation and strengthen India’s ties with the world’s five major economies.
The two leaders held ‘fruitful talks’ to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi invited Bolsonaro to Republic Day, 2020. The Brazilian President accepted the invitation with pleasure, according to an official statement.
“Both leaders agreed that on this occasion, the two countries can comprehensively enhance our strategic partnership,” it said.
Modi said that he looked forward to discussing matters relating to trade. He also outlined areas for potential investment from Brazil, including in areas of agricultural equipment, animal husbandry, post-harvest technologies and biofuels, the statement said.
The Brazilian President expressed his readiness and informed Prime Minister Modi that a large business delegation will accompany him to India, it said, adding that the two leaders also discussed other areas of cooperation including space and defence sectors.
Modi also welcomed the decision of the President to grant visa-free travel to Indian citizens.
PTI