Lula says will invite Xi to Brazil as China trip approaches

Lula says will invite Xi to Brazil as China trip approaches

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva mentioned on Monday he would invite his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to Brazil, talking on the eve of his departure the Asian nation in a bid to tighten relations between the 2 international locations.

“I am going to invite Xi Jinping to come to Brazil, for a bilateral meeting, to get to know Brazil, to show him the projects that we have of interest for Chinese investment,” he mentioned in an interview to state-owned broadcasting firm EBC, including he’s planning to “consolidate” the connection with China.

The journey to China comes little greater than two months after Lula met with U.S. President Joe Biden on the White House, as Brasilia goals for a realistic international coverage balancing ties with its prime buying and selling companions regardless of rising tensions between the 2.

“What we want is for the Chinese to make investments to generate new jobs and generate new productive assets in Brazil,” Lula added.

Lula’s journey to China, Brazil’s prime buying and selling associate, was initially scheduled for March, however was postponed after he was recognized with a gentle pneumonia. He will meet Xi in addition to Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang subsequent Friday.

Source: www.anews.com.tr