At the 2025 Shangri-La Dialogue held in Singapore, India and Brazil reinforced their strategic partnership by discussing ways to enhance cooperation on regional security and sustainable development.

The meeting between India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Brazil’s Chief of Staff Admiral Aguiar Freire highlighted their shared commitment to maintaining a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. Both nations emphasized the importance of maritime security, regional stability, and collaboration in multilateral forums such as BRICS, IBSA, and the G20 to address global challenges collectively.

Key Highlights:

• CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan met Brazilian Armed Forces Chief Admiral Aguiar Freire to discuss defence cooperation.
• Both sides supported a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
• Focus was placed on maritime security, sustainable development, and regional stability.
• The talks reflect growing synergy between the two countries in BRICS, IBSA, and G20 forums.
• The event reinforced India-Brazil alignment on global security and strategic issues.