Portugal's President Congratulates Lula on Brazil Election Win

Portuguese President António José Seguro congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil on Monday, October 26, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations. Seguro emphasized the long bilateral relationship based on a common language, shared history, and political, economic, and cultural connections, as well as personal and family bonds. He also noted the importance of Portuguese and Brazilian communities living in each country. The President expressed willingness to deepen cooperation bilaterally and multilaterally, including within the CPLP and Ibero-American states. He stressed collaboration on global challenges like peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development, voicing optimism about joint action through the United Nations.