NewsBrazil's President Lula strengthens China ties with 16 deals

Brazil's President Lula strengthens China ties with 16 deals

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has begun a visit to China, aiming to sign 16 agreements and strengthen strategic cooperation. The visit is intended to enhance the dialogue between China and Latin America.

Xi Jinping and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Xi Jinping and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
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What you need to know:

              
  • The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening cooperation with China.
  • The signing of 16 agreements is planned, covering areas such as agriculture, trade, investment, and technology.
  • The visit takes place in the shadow of U.S. trade policy, which affects China's relations with Latin America.

President Lula da Silva plans to sign at least 16 agreements with China, covering a wide range of areas.

These agreements include agriculture, trade exchange, investment, industry, energy, mining, science, technology, healthcare, and culture. This represents another step in the strategic rapprochement between Brazil and China, aiming to strengthen economic and political cooperation between the countries.

Lula da Silva's visit to China also holds significance for the entire Latin American region. The meeting with President Xi Jinping takes place in the context of trade tensions with the U.S., affecting the economies of Latin American countries.

Strengthening relations with China

Brazil, as a regional leader, seeks to strengthen relations with China, which could bring benefits not only to itself but also to other Latin American countries.

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) has prepared 400 projects aimed at expanding trade with China. These projects include replacing American products with Brazilian ones, aiming to increase Brazil's competitiveness in the Chinese market.

Lula da Silva's visit to Beijing is his fourth in just over two years, underscoring the importance of Brazilian-Chinese relations.

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