In the Philippines, Lula criticizes the "senselessness of wars"
Lula's visit is the first by a Brazilian president to the Philippines, a country with which Brazil celebrates 80 years of diplomatic relations.
TL;DR
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited the Philippines, marking the first visit by a Brazilian head of state.
- Lula and Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. repudiated "the senselessness of wars" and denounced their impacts.
- Two memorandums of understanding were signed to boost cooperation in agriculture, livestock production, and competition law enforcement.
- Brazil and the Philippines celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2026 and share colonial pasts and cultural affinities.
- Lula will attend the ASEAN summit as a special guest, with the Philippines holding the rotating presidency.
- Lula is scheduled to visit Spain next to meet with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.