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Autor: Diplomacia e Cultura | Publicado: 2012-04-14T23:14:00-03:00

Em importante artigo publicado no jornal indiano The Economic Times, a Presidenta Dilma Rousseff, no contexto da IV Reunião de Cúpula dos BRICS, em Nova Delhi, analisa,&nbsp;entre outros pontos relevantes,&nbsp;a parceria estratégica entre Brasil e Índia, a convergência entre os dois países para a aclamada reforma da governança global, seus modelos de crescimento e o crescente incremento das relações comerciais entre os BRICS.&nbsp;
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BRICS members Brazil and India are strategic partners for a new world vision


Artigo de autoria da Presidenta Dilma Rousseff publicado no jornal indiano "The Economic Times" (29/03/2012)









Dilma Rousseff



As BRICS countries meet in New Delhi today, it is with
great satisfaction - and high expectations - that i visit India for the first
time as president of Brazil. Geographically distant from each other, our
countries share unique experiences. Both of them are multicultural,
multi-ethnic, multi-religious and democratic nations. But that is not all. The
gigantic internal process of social ascension that led tens of millions of
families into the consumer market, by creating opportunities for all, has made
India and Brazil examples for the world. In a time when economic crisis,
unemployment and recession are on the agenda, Brazil and India stand out as
growth models.



This is the framework in which i had the satisfaction
to accept Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's invitation to pay a state visit to
India, after the BRICS summit meeting. It will be a privilege to represent
Brazil as a guest of the government of India and to pay my tribute to Mahatma
Gandhi, the symbol of a revolutionary vision in asserting national identity.



This visit will allow our countries to consolidate a
substantive bilateral agenda and to strengthen similar foreign policy
principles, including the staunch defence of the interests of our poorest
populations, the promotion of sustainable economic growth and an independent
international position that is coherent with the new world order.



These are reasons why Brazil and India strongly
converge for the reform of international organisations, whether it is expansion
of the UN Security Council and the creation of a new responsibility model
within the IMF, or the establishment of new high-level forums, such as G20,
IBSA, BASIC and BRICS, whose fourth summit meeting is taking place in New
Delhi.



This current meeting of the leaders of Brazil, Russia,
India, China and South Africa is an undeniable demonstration of how
geographically distant countries, with different social and economic
challenges, can become partners and generate a convergence that changes the
axis of international politics. BRICS contain roughly a third of the world's
population and a fifth of its GDP. Our economies and markets can strongly
benefit from one another. Trade among BRICS rose from $27 billion in 2002 to
$212 billion in 2010. This year it may reach $250 billion. BRICS will be responsible
for 56% of world growth in 2012. In this forum, Brazil and India have been
sharing their points of view and expanding their partnerships.



Brazil and India have had diplomatic relations since
1948, but only in the 21st century has our integration truly begun. In this
period, our countries have signed more than 30 bilateral agreements, in fields
ranging from science to trade. Indian-Brazilian trade rose from under $500
million in 1999 to $9.3 billion in 2011 - an increase of almost 2,000%. This makes
India our 12th largest trade partner - a relevant position that, however, is
obviously not reflective of our economies' dynamism. There still is much to be
done.



Recently, Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research
Corporation) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research have sealed a
partnership for the exchange of experience in the strategic sectors of food
production and biotechnology research. Knowing Embrapa's successful work in
seedling selection and expansion of production in regions with climate and soil
similar to India's, i am positive this partnership will bear fruit for both
countries.



In the defence area, a pioneer project integrating our
technologies is currently underway: the installation of Indian airborne radars
onto Brazilian Embraer-145 airplanes. The maiden flight of the first aircraft
will take place in less than one month. In the health sector, we have been
carrying out joint projects, through the Indo-Brazilian Science Council, in
areas such as parasitology (leishmaniasis and malaria), microbiology
(tuberculosis) and virology ( HIV/AIDS).



Among the great examples India has given the world
recently, the quality leap in education and scientific research, especially in
information technology, has drawn much attention. For this reason, this
official visit will be a great opportunity for Brazil to sign an agreement with
India under my government's programme 'Science without Borders', which will
make it possible for Brazilian teachers and students to study in Indian
universities. Likewise, the doors of our teaching institutions will remain open
for Indian academics. It is also our goal to increase the flow of tourists, so
that more Indians and Brazilians can have the opportunity to enjoy each other's
natural beauty, unique cuisines and the joy of our peoples.

During this visit, we intend to foster our converging
interests in other areas, such as environmental issues. 



The Convention on Biological Diversity, to be held in
India, and the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20, to
be held in Brazil, are rare opportunities for our countries to show their
commitment to sustainable economic development, which protects the environment
and expedites the social inclusion of the poorest.

Brazil and India are two emerging, dynamic economies
committed to the challenge of combining sustainable economic growth with income
distribution and social inclusion. Our countries have come a long way in the
recent past.



The fact that our association has become so much more
intense in the same period is by no means just a happy coincidence. Although
physically distant, Brazil and India are strategic partners for a new world
vision. One that is inclusive, sovereign and democratic.

Recently, Embrapa (Brazilian Agricultural Research
Corporation) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research have sealed a
partnership for the exchange of experience in the strategic sectors of food
production and biotechnology research. 



Knowing Embrapa's successful work in seedling
selection and expansion of production in regions with climate and soil similar
to India's, i am positive this partnership will bear fruit for both countries.



In the defence area, a pioneer project integrating our
technologies is currently underway: the installation of Indian airborne radars
onto Brazilian Embraer-145 airplanes. The maiden flight of the first aircraft
will take place in less than one month. In the health sector, we have been
carrying out joint projects, through the Indo-Brazilian Science Council, in
areas such as parasitology (leishmaniasis and malaria), microbiology
(tuberculosis) and virology ( HIV/AIDS).



Among the great examples India has given the world
recently, the quality leap in education and scientific research, especially in
information technology, has drawn much attention. For this reason, this
official visit will be a great opportunity for Brazil to sign an agreement with
India under my government's programme 'Science without Borders', which will
make it possible for Brazilian teachers and students to study in Indian universities.
Likewise, the doors of our teaching institutions will remain open for Indian
academics. 



It is also our goal to increase the flow of tourists,
so that more Indians and Brazilians can have the opportunity to enjoy each
other's natural beauty, unique cuisines and the joy of our peoples.



During this visit, we intend to foster our converging
interests in other areas, such as environmental issues. The Convention on
Biological Diversity, to be held in India, and the United Nations Conference on
Sustainable Development Rio+20, to be held in Brazil, are rare opportunities
for our countries to show their commitment to sustainable economic development,
which protects the environment and expedites the social inclusion of the
poorest.



Brazil and India are two emerging, dynamic economies
committed to the challenge of combining sustainable economic growth with income
distribution and social inclusion. Our countries have come a long way in the
recent past. 



The fact that our association has become so much more
intense in the same period is by no means just a happy coincidence. Although
physically distant, Brazil and India are strategic partners for a new world
vision. One that is inclusive, sovereign and democratic.

The writer is the president of Brazil