Brazilian Prez Bolsonaro to be chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2020

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to be chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations next year.

PM Modi, who is in Brazil for 11th BRICS Summit which will focus on building mechanisms for counter-terrorism cooperation and strengn India's ties with world's five major ecomies, met Bolsonaro on sidelines of meeting and spoke about diversifying cooperation for benefit of people. two leers held "fruitful talks" to strengn bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Modi invited Bolsonaro to Republic Day, 2020. Brazilian President has accepted invitation with pleasure, according to an official statement. "Both leers agreed that on this occasion, two countries can comprehensively enhance our strategic partnership," it said.

PM Modi said that he looked forward to discussing matters relating to tre. He also outlined areas for potential investment from Brazil, including in areas of agricultural equipment, animal husbandry, post-harvest techlogies, and biofuels, statement said.

Brazilian President expressed his reiness and informed Prime Minister Modi that a large business delegation will accompany him to India, it said, ding that two leers also discussed or areas of cooperation including and defence sectors. Modi also welcomed decision of President to grant visa-free travel to Indian citizens.

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