Last mentioned: Feb 22, 2026
Critical Minerals Deal
Modi and Lula formally sign the rare earths and critical minerals cooperation agreement.
Critical Minerals MoU
India and Brazil sign the rare earths and critical minerals pact in New Delhi.
AI Impact Summit
President Lula calls for inclusive AI governance in New Delhi.
AI Impact Summit
President Lula addresses the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, calling for global governance.
Aerospace Partnership
Embraer and Adani Group announce plans to build aircraft in India.
Aerospace Partnership
Embraer and Adani Group announce plans to build aircraft in India.
US Tariff Impact
India and Brazil both face economic headwinds from new US trade duties.
Initial Trade Targets
PM Modi visits Brasilia and sets an initial $20 billion bilateral trade target.
India and Brazil have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding on rare earths and critical minerals to diversify supply chains away from China. The agreement, signed by PM Modi and President Lula, targets exploration, processing, and refining to support high-tech industries including electronics, clean energy, and defense.
India and Brazil have signed a landmark agreement to cooperate on critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to build resilient supply chains independent of Chinese dominance. The deal, signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, marks a deepening of Global South ties as both nations navigate shifting global trade dynamics.