Brazilian Air Force Commander Meets Indian Army Chief to Boost Defence Ties
New Delhi, India – On September 11, the Brazilian Air Force Commander, Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, met with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. They discussed ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between Brazil and India.
In a post on X, the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADGPI) shared, “Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno, Commander of the Brazilian Air Force, called on India Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and discussed areas of mutual interest including avenues to enhance bilateral Defence Cooperation with Brazil.”
Earlier, on Tuesday, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, also met with Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and ways to further enhance existing defence relations between the two countries.
In August, the Brazilian Navy Commander, Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen, visited India for five days to enhance maritime cooperation. During his visit, he met with Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to discuss operational engagements, technical cooperation, and training. Admiral Olsen was honoured with a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block Lawns.
India and Brazil share a close and multifaceted relationship at both bilateral and multilateral levels, including forums like BRICS, BASIC, G-20, G-4, IBSA, and larger multilateral bodies such as the UN, WTO, UNESCO, and WIPO. The two countries have been Strategic Partners since 2006 and signed a defence cooperation agreement in 2003. The Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meetings serve as an institutionalized mechanism for defence cooperation, with the 7th meeting held in December 2021 in New Delhi. Several high-level defence delegations have visited in 2022 and 2023.
Doubts Revealed
Brazilian Air Force Commander -: The Brazilian Air Force Commander is the top leader of the air force in Brazil, responsible for overseeing all air force activities.
Indian Army Chief -: The Indian Army Chief is the highest-ranking officer in the Indian Army, responsible for all army operations and activities.
Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno -: Lieutenant Brigadier Marcelo Kanitz Damasceno is a high-ranking officer in the Brazilian Air Force.
General Upendra Dwivedi -: General Upendra Dwivedi is the top leader of the Indian Army.
bilateral defence cooperation -: Bilateral defence cooperation means two countries working together to improve their military and defence systems.
Indian Naval Chief -: The Indian Naval Chief is the top leader of the Indian Navy, responsible for all naval operations and activities.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi -: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi is the top leader of the Indian Navy.
Brazilian Navy Commander -: The Brazilian Navy Commander is the top leader of the navy in Brazil, responsible for overseeing all naval activities.
Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen -: Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen is a high-ranking officer in the Brazilian Navy.
maritime cooperation -: Maritime cooperation means two countries working together to improve their naval and sea-related activities.
Strategic Partners -: Strategic Partners are countries that have a special relationship to work closely together on important issues, like defence.
Joint Defence Committee meetings -: Joint Defence Committee meetings are gatherings where representatives from two countries discuss and plan their defence cooperation.
