Sao Paulo, June 25 -- Brazil and the European Union have signalled a new phase in their relationship, with both sides seeking to expand cooperation beyond conventional trade into strategic sectors such as critical minerals, defence, digital infrastructure and advanced technologies, as reported by Brasil 247.

The growing partnership was highlighted during the II European Union-Brazil Investment Forum held at ApexBrasil headquarters in Brasilia, where officials described the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement as a catalyst for deeper economic integration and long-term strategic collaboration.

According to Brasil 247, the discussions took place against the backdrop of shifting global supply chains, geopolitical uncertainties and risin...