New Delhi, Feb. 22 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has lauded the strategic partnership between Brazil and India, describing it as a relationship between peers that shuns the "authoritarianism" often found in negotiations with wealthier nations.

Speaking at the India-Brazil Economic Forum, the President emphasised the deep-rooted similarities between the two countries and their shared vision for growth.

Highlighting the unique nature of this bilateral bond, President Lula remarked, "What is really more important is that when we're talking about a negotiation with a country like India, we are not dealing with a coloniser."

He further observed that, unlike dealings with rich countries that often fail to account for the h...