Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from the President of Brazil

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of Brazil, His Excellency, Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

The two leaders shared concerns on the ongoing developments in West Asia.

Both leaders expressed deep concern at terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives and called for concerted efforts for early resolution of the situation.

Prime Minister conveyed India’s full support for the success of Brazilian Presidency of the G20.

They also discussed ways to further expand bilateral cooperation in all areas in follow up to their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.