<p>Kolkata: Ambassador of Brazil to India, Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega on Saturday said energy, defence and agro-processing are the three key pillars for strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.</p>.<p>Speaking at a session on 'India-Brazil Fostering Trade Partnership - Focus West Bengal' organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, the diplomat emphasised on business-to-business collaborations in iron and steel, milk production, leather, biofuels, and aquaculture.</p>.<p>He also expressed optimism about the evolving defence sector alliance between the two countries.</p>.<p>Ambassador Nóbrega said the first Brazil-India Defence Dialogue is expected to begin next week, focusing on strategic partnerships and technological cooperation.</p>.<p>The interactive session explored avenues to deepen economic ties and leverage West Bengal's potential in various sectors.</p>.<p>The diplomat expressed interest in exploring partnerships and technological exchange in food processing and aquaculture sectors, highlighting West Bengal's potential in these areas.</p>.<p>The two countries have been strategic partners since 2006.</p>.<p>In 2022, the bilateral trade between the two countries expanded by 32 per cent to $15.2 billion. </p>
<p>Kolkata: Ambassador of Brazil to India, Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega on Saturday said energy, defence and agro-processing are the three key pillars for strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries.</p>.<p>Speaking at a session on 'India-Brazil Fostering Trade Partnership - Focus West Bengal' organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, the diplomat emphasised on business-to-business collaborations in iron and steel, milk production, leather, biofuels, and aquaculture.</p>.<p>He also expressed optimism about the evolving defence sector alliance between the two countries.</p>.<p>Ambassador Nóbrega said the first Brazil-India Defence Dialogue is expected to begin next week, focusing on strategic partnerships and technological cooperation.</p>.<p>The interactive session explored avenues to deepen economic ties and leverage West Bengal's potential in various sectors.</p>.<p>The diplomat expressed interest in exploring partnerships and technological exchange in food processing and aquaculture sectors, highlighting West Bengal's potential in these areas.</p>.<p>The two countries have been strategic partners since 2006.</p>.<p>In 2022, the bilateral trade between the two countries expanded by 32 per cent to $15.2 billion. </p>