Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures during a meeting with auto industry leaders to announce measures to boost car purchases by low-income Brazilians, at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, May 25, 2023. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to travel to Addis Ababa to attend a summit of African nations. The visit, part of a broader diplomatic effort, aims to strengthen political and economic ties between Brazil and the African continent.
The summit will focus on a range of issues, including trade, investment, and cooperation on climate change and food security. Lula has long advocated for closer relations with Africa, viewing the continent as a crucial partner in creating a new, more balanced global order. His administration has made it a priority to increase trade and cultural exchange with African nations, in an effort to move away from a traditional focus on Europe and the US.
The visit is a clear signal of Brazil’s commitment to South-South cooperation. The summit is expected to result in a number of new agreements and initiatives, further solidifying the growing partnership between Brazil and Africa.
Sources:
Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/20/brazils-lula-to-attend-african-summit-in-ethiopia
Council on Foreign Relations: https://www.cfr.org/brazil-africa-relations-lula-visit
