The diplomatic power of the prime minister is visible at the G20 summitImage Credit Source: PTI
India’s dominance was once again seen in the group of the world’s 20 largest economies. Prime Minister Modi took center stage at the G-20 summit hosted by Brazil. This image caught everyone’s attention on the global stage among the world’s greatest diplomatic powers. Prime Minister Modi’s chair was kept right next to US President Joe Biden. Prime Minister Modi’s chair was ahead of US President Joe Biden in the queue. Next to him was Brazilian President Lula da Silva, host of the G20. That means India’s position in the world’s most powerful group, the G-20, looked very strong. India has become a new growth engine for all countries included in this group.
When Prime Minister Modi arrived to attend the summit, Brazilian President Lula da Silva welcomed him on the way. The President of Brazil put his hand on Prime Minister Modi’s shoulder. Then they held hands and continued talking for a long time. India and Brazil are two such countries whose permanent seat on the UN Security Council has been supported by countries like Russia and the United States. This time also Brazilian President Lula da Silva made a big statement in favor of India.
They demand that India be a member of the United Nations Security Council
He demanded that India be a member of the United Nations Security Council. That means India and Brazil are two such powers, which institutions like the UN cannot prevent from granting their rights in the UN Security Council for a long time. India had already hosted the G-20 summit in Delhi last year. This time Brazil also gave a great platform to 20 economic powers of the world in Rio de Janeiro.
Apart from the G-20 summit, India also held bilateral talks with many countries. Prime Minister Modi held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Norwegian Minister Jonas Gere Stor on bilateral issues. Also, there may be a big defense deal between India and Brazil. This is a barter agreement in which both countries benefit.
Brazil can buy Tejas Mk1 A fighter jet
India can buy 60 medium transport aircraft from Brazil. In exchange, Brazil can acquire India’s very powerful light combat aircraft. India may buy C-390 M military transport aircraft from Brazil. Brazil can buy the Tejas Mk1 A fighter plane. India wants to replace the AN32, whose best alternative is the C-390 M military transport plane. At the same time, Brazil wants to replace its F-5 fighter plane, for which it considers to Texas as an alternative.
Trade between India and Brazil amounts to about 15 billion dollars every year. India has had diplomatic relations with Brazil for about 75 years. Only 4,000 Indians live in Brazil, which has a population of approximately 22 crore. A deep impression of Indian culture and traditions is visible in Brazil. Now the news reel is in front of you. In it you will be able to see all the sources of India’s diplomatic power.
Report- TV9 Bharatvarsha.