President Xi Jinping of China informed his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that the relationship between their two nations is “at its historical peak.” He noted that the “strategic alignment” of their development goals is progressing smoothly, as reported by Xinhua news agency. Xi also affirmed China’s support for the Brazilian people’s right to national sovereignty and their efforts to protect legitimate interests, while urging all countries to unite against unilateralism and protectionism.
According to Lula’s office, the two leaders reached a consensus on the importance of the Group of 20 and BRICS in “advocating for multilateralism.” They also discussed efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine and committed to expanding cooperation in sectors such as health, oil and gas, the digital economy, and satellite technology. Both presidents underscored their mutual desire to “continue identifying new business opportunities” for their respective economies.
Lula also highlighted China’s critical role in the success of the COP30 global climate conference, which will be held in Belem, Brazil, in November. This meeting took place against a backdrop of increasing calls for greater cooperation among emerging economies, including China and Brazil, following a series of trade actions by U.S. President Donald Trump. In a recent interview with Reuters, Lula revealed his plans to contact leaders of the 10-member BRICS bloc, which includes India and China, to discuss a coordinated response to the U.S. tariffs. Trump recently announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian goods and extended a pause on a 145 percent tariff on Chinese goods until November.
