Brazil’s Lula visits China, seeking ties and Ukraine support

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Published April 11, 2023 10:03 PM

By ELÉONORE HUGHES and CARLA BRIDI
Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has arrived in China to strengthen ties with his nation’s biggest trade partner and win support for his long shot push for peace in Ukraine. Lula wants Brazil, China and other nations to help mediate the war as part of his nation’s return to the world stage, but his proposal on the conflict has irked Ukraine and some in the West. Less controversial is the mutual interest in trade after a rocky period under Lula’s predecessor. China and Brazil are expected to sign at least 20 bilateral agreements during Lula’s two-day stay, according to Brazilian government. Lula plans to visit Shanghai and Beijing, and meet with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Friday.

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