Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Brazil’s former leader Dilma Rousseff the prestigious Friendship Medal on Sunday, celebrating her contributions to global cooperation and China’s development. The ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People came days before the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China 🇨🇳.
Xi, who also serves as General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised Rousseff—now president of the New Development Bank—for her 'outstanding role' in advancing China-Brazil ties and supporting initiatives like the BRICS economic bloc. The medal, China’s highest honor for foreigners, recognizes efforts to boost international collaboration and peace 🌍.
Rousseff, known for her advocacy of multilateralism, has helped drive infrastructure projects across emerging economies. 'This award isn’t just mine—it belongs to everyone building bridges between nations,' she said during the event. Analysts highlight the timing as a nod to China’s growing global partnerships amid shifting geopolitical tides 🤝.
