China's Xi Congratulates Lula, Seeks Stronger Ties with Brazil
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday (27) for his re-election as Brazil's president, following the second-round vote result. Xi emphasized the bilateral relationship's strategic importance, as China is Brazil's top global trading partner. In a message reported by Xinhua, Xi praised Lula's contributions to bilateral dialogue, stating their close communication has jointly built a China-Brazil community with a shared future. He highlighted the relationship's "global, strategic, and long-term nature" as a model for Global South cooperation. Xi expressed readiness to work with Lula to elevate the partnership to new levels. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng also sent congratulations to Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin.