The meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Beijing marked a significant milestone in China-Brazil relations. The two countries emphasized strengthening cooperation across various sectors and signed 20 cooperation agreements. The joint statement focused on global governance reform and the importance of multilateralism.
On May 13, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Beijing. The meeting took place amid global shifts and increasing demands for bilateral cooperation at the international level. During the meeting, President Xi emphasized the need for China and Brazil to align their national development strategies with global initiatives and focus on upholding the sovereignty of developing countries while strengthening solidarity among the nations of the Global South.
President Xi also called for enhancing cooperation in sectors like energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and digital technologies. In response, President Lula reiterated Brazil’s commitment to strengthening ties with China, emphasizing the importance of their strategic partnership on the global stage and in international affairs.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two leaders signed 20 cooperation agreements across various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, energy, and digital technologies. A joint statement was issued, underscoring the need for global