Brazil and India: diplomatic relations, the strategic partnership and trade
Background
India and Brazil established diplomatic relations in 1948, with both countries opening embassies in the same year. Relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2006. The two cooperate through BRICS, IBSA, G20, G-4, the International Solar Alliance, the Global Biofuel Alliance and the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Bilateral trade was USD 15.21 billion in 2025, up 25% from USD 12.20 billion in 2024. The Indian community in Brazil is estimated at around 4,000 people, mostly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Diplomatic relations established:
1948
Strategic Partnership:
2006
Bilateral trade:
USD 15.21 billion
Indian community:
around 4,000
Why it matters for exams: Year of establishing relations, strategic partnership and shared forums are classic bilateral-relations questions.
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