India and Brazil Explore Deeper Ties Through FUNAG and DAKSHIN Cooperation
Braslia, 14 August 2025 Indias Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, met with Raphael Azeredo, President of FUNAG (the Alexandre de Gusmo Foundation), to explore new avenues of collaboration. Their conversation centered on strengthening research and dialogue between India and Brazil, with a special focus on the DAKSHIN SouthSouth Cooperation initiative.
The meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both sides to deepen academic and cultural exchanges, while also supporting broader partnerships across the Global South. By linking institutions and ideas, the two countries are looking to build practical bridges that reflect the diversity and aspirations of their societies.
For India, Brazil is not only a key partner in BRICS and multilateral forums but also an important friend in shaping the future of SouthSouth cooperation. The dialogue between Ambassador Bhatia and President Azeredo underlines how diplomacy today goes beyond traditional statecraft, drawing in knowledge networks and people-to-people connections.
The meeting highlighted the shared commitment of both sides to deepen academic and cultural exchanges, while also supporting broader partnerships across the Global South. By linking institutions and ideas, the two countries are looking to build practical bridges that reflect the diversity and aspirations of their societies.
For India, Brazil is not only a key partner in BRICS and multilateral forums but also an important friend in shaping the future of SouthSouth cooperation. The dialogue between Ambassador Bhatia and President Azeredo underlines how diplomacy today goes beyond traditional statecraft, drawing in knowledge networks and people-to-people connections.