India, July 9 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Your Excellency, My best friend President Lula,
Delegates from both countries,
Friends from the media
Namaskar
"Boa Tarde"!
I sincerely thank my friend, President Lula, for the warm welcome in Rio and Brasilia. We are truly touched by the beauty of the Amazon and your kindness.
Today, being honoured with the Brazil's highest national award by the President of Brazil is a moment of great pride and emotion not just for me, but for 140 crore Indians. I sincerely thank the President, the Brazilian government, and the people of Brazil for this honour.
Friends,
My friend President Lula is the Chief Architect of the Strategic Partnership between India and Brazil. He ...