New Delhi, July 9 (Reporter) India and Brazil have signed several agreements, including one on combating international terrorism and transnational organised crime, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Brazil, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said today. The agreements aim to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various areas. A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in renewable energy and another MoU on cooperation for the sharing of successful large-scale digital solutions for digital transformation were also inked, said MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran, addressing a special press briefing on PM Modi's State Visit to Brazil. After the delegation-level talks, there was a signing and exchange of MoUs and agreements. Three agreements and seven MoUs were signed today and exchanged in front of the President and the Prime Minister. India and Brazil issued a joint statement in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism and violent extremism. They emphasized the urgent need for a unified international response, affirming that no justification exists for such heinous acts. In a significant step, both sides welcomed the signing of the Brazil-India Agreement on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime. The leaders also underscored their intent to disrupt terror financing, including through mechanisms such as the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). "The leaders called for concerted action against all UN-designated terrorists and terrorist entities, including those listed by the 1267 UNSC Sanctions Committee, such as Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The leaders reaffirmed their strong commitment to continue taking active measures to disrupt terror financing channels, including through the UN and FATF," the joint statement said. Both leaders unequivocally condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms and manifestations. "Both sides stressed the urgent need for a united international response to terrorism and emphasized that such heinous acts have no justification. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to cooperate in preventing and combating transnational organized crime and terrorism," the joint statement reads. "In this context, they welcomed the signing of the Brazil-India Agreement on Cooperation in Combating International Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime. They also praised the adoption of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime and pledged to support its signing ceremony, scheduled to take place in Hanoi in 2025," it added. An agreement on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information and another agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters were exchanged between both the sides. Seven Memorandum of Understanding that were signed includes: MoU on Cooperation in Renewable Energy, MoU on Agricultural Research between EMBRAPA and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, MoU on Cooperation for the Sharing of Successful Large-Scale Digital Solutions for Digital Transformation, MoU on Cooperation in the field of Intellectual Property between DPIIT of India and MDIC of Brazil,MoU on Defense Industry Cooperation, MoU on Sports Cooperation. Another MoU on Archival Cooperation was also inked. The leaders directed the relevant government bodies in each country to collaborate with a view to concluding the following bilateral instruments at the earliest opportunity: Agreement on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil Matters. Both the leaders, in the joint statement, recognised the convergent views and strategic complementarities in defense and security matters between Brazil and India, the leaders welcomed the growing defense cooperation, including participation in joint military exercises and the exchange of high-level defense delegations. "In an increasingly challenging global scenario marked by growing protectionism, the leaders reaffirmed their willingness to deepening bilateral economic and trade relations. Recognizing the huge potential for growth in trade flows between their countries, they agreed to explore commercial and technological complementarities between both countries and to further collaborate, including through bilateral partnerships, in the following key industrial sectors: (i) pharmaceutical industry; (ii) defence equipment; (iii) mining & minerals; and (iv) oil & gas sector, including research, exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution," the joint statement said. The leaders welcomed the increasing bilateral cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector, driven by the complementarity between the two countries. They noted with satisfaction the increasing number of Indian pharmaceutical companies with operations in Brazil and further encouraged the establishment of partnerships with Brazilian health and pharmaceutical companies to assist in local production of essential medicines, including generic medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). They also encouraged relevant institutions from both countries to explore joint research and development initiatives to develop new medicines, including for neglected and tropical diseases. They shared the view that further collaboration in pharmaceutical industry will strengthen the health sector in both countries and contribute to building an agenda of equitable access to affordable quality medicines across the Global South. PM Modi state visit to Brazil at the invitation of President Silva reaffirmed the enduring friendship and deepening strategic partnership between both the countries. The leaders’ joint vision not only signals a new phase in bilateral ties but also positions India and Brazil as pivotal voices advocating for equity and reform in global governance...////...