What happened?
On July 30, 2025, India and Brazil held the 8th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting in Brasília to strengthen military cooperation and address regional security in the Indo-Pacific and Latin America. The talks were led by Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary (IC), Ministry of Defence, and Maj Gen Willian Koji Kamei, Deputy Chief of Policy and Strategy, Brazil. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in military training, defence industry partnerships, and strategic cooperation. Both sides also reviewed their shared priorities for regional stability and defence modernisation.
Why it matters to India
India and Brazil share a Strategic Partnership since 2006, rooted in common democratic values and a shared global vision. Their defence ties are supported by frameworks like the 2+2 Political-Military Dialogue and regular high-level military exchanges. The two countries also cooperate in multilateral platforms like BRICS, IBSA, G20, and the International Solar Alliance. With growing defence exchanges—including 14 high-level visits in recent years and over 130 officers trained across both countries—this meeting reflects India’s efforts to deepen its defence engagement with Latin America and advance its global strategic partnerships.