Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his congratulations to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil, underscoring China’s commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the South American country. In a message to Lula, Xi highlighted the significant contributions made by the Brazilian leader in enhancing bilateral relations and emphasized the growing importance of cooperation between China and Brazil.
Xi noted that both nations have maintained close communication and collaboration in recent years, working towards fortifying their partnership. He described the China-Brazil relationship as increasingly significant on a global and strategic scale, illustrating a model of solidarity and cooperation among nations of the Global South. The Chinese president also pointed out their shared dedication to advocating for a more equitable international order and fostering sustainable global development.
Expressing a desire to build upon this relationship, Xi conveyed his willingness to continue working closely with Lula to deepen strategic coordination and broaden cooperation across various sectors. He emphasized the goal of elevating bilateral ties to a higher level and improving the welfare of people in both countries through stronger economic and diplomatic connections.
In addition to Xi’s message, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also congratulated Geraldo Alckmin on his re-election as Brazil’s Vice President, further indicating China’s intention to maintain robust relations with Brazil’s leadership.