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Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 13 (Xinhua) — Brazil is seeking to work with China to strengthen the voice of the Global South in defense of multilateralism and free trade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said in an interview with Chinese media ahead of his visit to China.
The two countries can use platforms such as the China-CELAC Forum, BRICS and the upcoming UN climate conference COP30 to move forward together, he said.
“Brazil sees China as a political partner, an economic partner and a very strong strategic partner in this turbulent world of the 21st century,” the president stressed.
The visit to China is a continuation of the good bilateral relations established in recent years, said L.I. Lula da Silva, adding that they continue to improve and are increasingly gaining strategic importance.
“We do not want one country to be superior to others. We do not want one currency to be superior to others. We want trade to be fair and balanced, and for everyone to be able to sell and buy fairly,” the president said.
According to him, Brazil is committed to defending peace, multilateralism and a fair trading system. There is no doubt that together with China and other countries of the Global South, it can have a greater impact on the world, L.I. Lula da Silva added.
“I believe that the Global South is a political novelty of the 21st century. I am very proud that we have arrived where we are. And even greater growth is possible because there are many people who want to join the Global South,” the head of state said.
On trade, he noted that Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, has significant trade with China. However, the rapid growth of trade relations between the two points to even greater potential for trade exchanges and investment, the president added.
L.I. Lula da Silva said that a group of Brazilian business leaders will travel to China with him to establish new partnerships with Chinese entrepreneurs, especially in areas such as infrastructure, mining and energy.
He would also like to expand scientific and technical cooperation, particularly in the field of space. The President hopes to improve the existing joint program on satellites for studying the earth’s resources.
Brazil wants to discuss AI issues with China “to ensure that artificial intelligence serves all of humanity and not just a few countries,” the head of state said.
Brazil is preparing to host COP30 this year and hopes to establish a strong partnership with China, L. I. Lula da Silva noted. China has made significant progress in combating climate change and can share its experience in transforming energy needs at the conference, he added. –0–