Ambassador Dinesh Bhatia met with Gabriel Galípolo, President of the Central Bank of Brazil, to discuss strengthening bilateral financial and economic cooperation ahead of the BRICS Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' meetings under India's BRICS 2026 Presidency.

The meeting highlighted the importance of closer coordination between India and Brazil on financial and monetary issues within the BRICS framework. Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest and reinforcing collaboration through upcoming multilateral engagements.

As two major emerging economies and founding members of BRICS, India and Brazil continue to play a significant role in shaping global economic governance. The interaction reflects the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral ties while advancing cooperation on key financial and economic priorities through the BRICS platform.