India and Brazil have made "discernible progress" in their bilateral ties, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said as he held comprehensive discussions with his Brazilian counterpart, Carlos Franca, on stepping up cooperation in key sectors like defence, counter-terrorism, space, trade, petroleum and pharma.
Mr. Jaishankar, who is here on the second leg of his maiden official visit to three Latin American countries, also signed agreements in the fields of broadcasting and taxation after co-chairing the eighth India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with Franca.
"Co-chaired 8th #IndiaBrazil Joint Commission Meeting with FM Carlos Franca. Comprehensive discussions covered trade &investments, petroleum, biofuels, edible oils & minerals, health, pharma, traditional medicine, S&T, Agri & livestock, space, defence, counter-terrorism & consular domains," Mr. Jaishankar tweeted on Wednesday.
