Trump's tariff: Brazil's Lula calls PM Modi; discusses energy & defence ties

In a bid to bring up US President Donald Trump’s steeping tariffs at the upcoming BRICS forum, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During the call, both leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest.

PM Modi also recalled his visit to Brazil last month, during which the two leaders agreed on a framework to strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, energy, defence, agriculture, health, and people-to-people ties.