NEW DELHI — India and Brazil on Saturday agreed to boost trade and investment across a range of fields such as defense, mining, biofuel, cybersecurity, food, the environment and health. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Brazil as “a valuable partner” as he and visiting President Jair Bolsonaro witnessed the signing of 15 agreements by their officials in the Indian capital. Bolsonaro said he was looking forward to being the chief guest at India’s National Day military and cultural parade on Sunday in New Delhi. India celebrates Jan. 26 as the anniversary of its adoption of Constitution in 1950. Modi told reporters that the two sides have reached an agreement to promote investment in each other’s country.

Source: New York Times January 25, 2020 09:11 UTC