Brazil and China prove that "two large countries can maintain a balanced and respectful relationship," says Gleisi.
The minister highlighted the phone call between Lula and Xi Jinping, which addressed climate, trade, and strategic cooperation, as an example of balanced diplomacy.
247 - The Minister of Institutional Relations, Gleisi Hoffmann (PT), stated this Tuesday (12) that the direct dialogue between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and the President of China, Xi Jinping, demonstrates that “two great countries can maintain a balanced and mutually respectful relationship, for the benefit of all”. The statement was published on social media and highlighted that, in recent decades, China has consolidated itself as Brazil's largest trading partner and source of strategic investments, without imposing or interfering in internal affairs.
Gleisi also emphasized that Brazil and China "work together for respect for multilateralism to 'build together a fairer world and a more sustainable planet,' as Xi Jinping highlighted in the phone call." For her, this vision synthesizes the spirit of BRICS and other multilateral initiatives that are gaining relevance on the international stage.
Climate, peace and trade at the center of the agenda.
According to information released by President Lula himself, the conversation with Xi Jinping took place on Monday night (11) and lasted about an hour. In the call, both exchanged views on the war in Ukraine and defended the role of the G20 and BRICS in promoting multilateralism and building peaceful solutions to global conflicts.
Environmental issues were also highlighted. Lula stated that he reiterated "the importance that China will have for the success of COP 30 and in the fight against climate change." According to the Brazilian president, Xi Jinping guaranteed that the Asian country will send a high-level delegation to Belém, the host city of the climate conference in 2025, and that it will work together with Brazil to ensure concrete results at the event.
Expansion of strategic cooperation
Economic and technological relations were among the central points of the meeting. Lula cited advances in the integration of both countries' development programs and a commitment to expanding cooperation into areas such as health, oil and gas, the digital economy, and satellites. He also emphasized the willingness to seek new business opportunities, strengthening trade and investment flows.
geopolitical context
The dialogue takes place at a time when the global landscape demands greater coordination among developing countries. The Brazil-China rapprochement, anchored in partnerships in energy, technology, and the environment, reinforces joint influence in the international system and the South-South cooperation agenda. With China already established as Brazil's main trading partner, the emphasis on new strategic sectors broadens the prospects for growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
