Brazil and India agree to boost cooperation on rare earths

Brazil and India have signed a new deal to cooperate on rare earths and other critical minerals. The agreement aims to boost investment, exploration, and mining. It also covers technology areas like artificial intelligence. Brazil’s President Lula says the partnership puts renewable energy and minerals at the center of closer ties. He is in India for a state visit that began Wednesday and runs through Sunday. The countries also set legal frameworks for work in health, education, science, and entrepreneurship. Experts say both nations want more independence from China and the United States by widening their partners.