Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed their nations' commitment to deepening strategic cooperation during high-level talks in Brazil this week. The discussions centered on strengthening political trust, advancing climate governance, and promoting multilateral reforms to benefit developing countries.
Ding, a senior leader of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, emphasized Beijing's readiness to 'firmly support each other's core interests' while opposing unilateralism and protectionism. He highlighted progress in aligning development strategies since President Xi Jinping and Lula established a roadmap for bilateral relations last year.
'China-Brazil cooperation has become a model for collaboration among major developing countries,' Ding stated, noting expanded opportunities in trade, technology, and sustainable development. The vice premier specifically praised Brazil's leadership in hosting the upcoming Belem Climate Summit, pledging China's full support to ensure its success.
President Lula acknowledged China's global leadership in green energy transition and poverty reduction efforts, stating: 'China has set an example for the world.' He emphasized Brazil's commitment to maintaining close coordination with Beijing on international platforms to address regional challenges and reform global governance systems.
The talks yielded agreements to enhance cooperation in three key areas:
Joint implementation of the Global Development Initiative to address inequality
Coordination on climate adaptation strategies ahead of COP30
Expanding technology transfers in renewable energy sectors
Both leaders stressed the importance of South-South cooperation in creating what Lula described as 'a fairer world and more sustainable planet.' The meeting concluded with mutual commitments to advance peace and stability in Latin America while strengthening BRICS coordination mechanisms.
