Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva exchanged warm messages Thursday, vowing to supercharge their countries' partnership as they mark 50 years of diplomatic relations 🇨🇳🤝🇧🇷.
In his congratulatory note, Xi called China and Brazil 'like-minded partners' pioneering a new era of cooperation. 'Our relationship has become a model of mutual respect and win-win collaboration between major developing countries,' he said, highlighting plans to deepen tech, trade, and sustainability ties.
Lula echoed the sentiment, declaring the alliance 'essential for building a multipolar world order.' The two powerhouse economies – key players in BRICS and the Global South – already collaborate on everything from satellite launches 🛰️ to Amazon rainforest protection 🌳.
Their vision? To create a 'community with a shared future' through:
- 📈 Strategic economic alignment
- 🌐 Expanded global governance roles
- ⚡ Innovation-driven growth
This milestone comes just months after Lula's buzzy 2023 China visit, where both leaders mapped out next-gen cooperation. With Vice Presidents Han Zheng and Geraldo Alckmin also exchanging congratulations, it's clear: this golden anniversary is just the opening chapter.
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Xi calls for building China-Brazil community with shared future
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