Financial Express - India

“We understand that India has given Brazil the biggest recognition by having our president as the chief guest at the Republic Day Celebrations. And this invitation is also a validation of the recognition India gives to the LatAm region. It is very clear that Brazil is a priority for India,” the envoy said.

Ahead of his bilateral meeting with Modi, US President Donald Trump had indicated on Tuesday that the two countries would announce a limited trade deal soon before sealing a broader trade deal (perhaps a free trade agreement).

The average price of Lithium Carbonates in the international market is quoted at $12,500 a ton and for purer products, it can go up to the US $ 18,000 a ton.

According to diplomatic sources “The Niti Ayog delegation’s visit to the Lithium Triangle countries is a follow up visit of the KABIL. Dates are in the process of being worked out.”

India looks to deeper cooperation with Paraguay – Agriculture and Space Cooperation are two areas where the two are keen to work together.

Bilateral cooperation spans wide range of areas including nuclear, space, economic and commercial, agriculture, science and technology, culture and tourism.

With an eye on achieving an all-electric car fleet by 2030, India is reaching out to the ‘Lithium Triangle’ in South America — comprising Chile, Argentina and Bolivia.

India and Argentina will seek to further deepen and expand cooperation in wide range of sectors including renewable energy, nuclear energy, space and agriculture, aviation, mining (lithium, gold and copper), pharmaceuticals and automobiles.