Rio de Janeiro/New Delhi, Nov 19 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings on Tuesday with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and with the Presidents of Chile Gabriel Boric Font and of Argentina Javier Milei, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. On his bilateral with Brazilian President Lula, who is also hosting the Summit, PM Modi posted on X that the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to improving cooperation in sectors like energy, biofuels, defence and agriculture. “Held talks with President Lula during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Complimented him on various efforts of Brazil during their G20 Presidency. We took stock of the full range of bilateral ties between our nations and reaffirmed our commitment to improving cooperation in sectors like energy, biofuels, defence, agriculture and more.” The MEA spokesperson posted: “Building ties with an important Global South partner. “PM @narendramodi met President @LulaOficia of Brazil, on the sidelines of the #G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. He thanked President Lula for successfully hosting the #G20 Summit. “PM assured India’s full support to Brazil’s initiative of ‘Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty’. “Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for greater cooperation in renewable energy, biofuels, defence, agriculture, healthcare, and digital technology.” PM Modi posted on X on his meeting with the Chilean President, that their talks focused on how to deepen relations in pharmaceuticals, technology, space and more. “Met the President of Chile, Mr. Gabriel Boric Font in Rio de Janeiro. India’s ties with Chile are getting stronger across various sectors. Our talks focused on how to deepen relations in pharmaceuticals, technology, space and more. It is gladdening to see Ayurveda gaining popularity in Chile. This is also a sector where ties can gain momentum.” The MEA spokesperson said: “Imparting renewed momentum to India-Chile relations. “PM @narendramodi met President @GabrielBoric of Chile today, on the sidelines of #G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. “Both sides reviewed India-Chile relations and discussed ways to expand cooperation in areas of pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, IT, railways, mining, space, renewable energy & defence.” The Chilean President wrote on X that the two sides discussed the negotiations of the Trade Agreement between both countries (CEPA) and the new opportunities for public-private investment and trade promotion. “Together with the Prime Minister of India, @NarendraModi, we discussed the negotiations of the Trade Agreement between both countries (CEPA) and the new opportunities for public-private investment and trade promotion. “We also discussed how to increase academic exchange, as well as increasing collaboration on cultural matters. “India is one of the largest economies in the world, with great demographic and future potential, with whom we are working to strengthen ties, which we will deepen during our next official visit to that country next year.” On the PM’s bilateral with the Argentinian President, the MEA spokesperson posted: “Further strengthening India-Argentine friendship. “PM @narendramodi met President @JMilei of Argentina today, on the margins of #G20 Summit. This was the first meet between the two leaders. “Both leaders reviewed India-Argentine Strategic Partnership and agreed to further deepen and diversify the bilateral relationship particularly in the areas of digital technology, pharmaceuticals, defence, space, energy, mineral resources and railways...////...