Brazilian President Luiz In\u00e1cio Lula da Silva commended China's "admirable" approach to addressing U.S.-imposed tariffs during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bras\u00edlia on Wednesday. The talks underscored growing alignment between the two nations on trade fairness and multilateral cooperation.
Strengthening BRICS Cooperation
Lula emphasized Brazil's commitment to advancing the BRICS mechanism alongside China, describing the partnership as a "model for South-South cooperation." He highlighted the nations\u2019 deepening collaboration in various sectors and condemned unilateral trade actions, stating, "Irresponsible unilateral actions deserve collective opposition."
A Unified Stance Against Unilateralism
Foreign Minister Wang Yi praised Lula's strategic vision, asserting that China\u2019s countermeasures against "unilateral bullying" protect both its interests and those of developing countries globally. \u201cWe remain committed to defending international rules and sowing new seeds of hope for peace,\u201d Wang stated, signaling China\u2019s intent to bolster partnerships within BRICS and the Global South.
The dialogue comes amid heightened global trade tensions, positioning Brazil and China as vocal advocates for multilateral solutions and equitable economic practices.
