New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Brazilian Health Minister Alexandre Padilha has described President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's recent visit to India as "historic", calling it a watershed moment in bilateral relations with significant implications for Brazil's pharmaceutical sector and public health system.

In an interview with Brasil 247 following the India visit, Padilha said the business and political mission deepened productive integration between the two countries and secured a projected BRL 10 billion in investments over the next decade.

The investments are aimed at strengthening domestic production of high-tech medicines in Brazil through partnerships between Indian companies, Brazilian public institutions and private firms.

Padilha noted...