RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, showcasing the deepening ties between the two nations. This visit signifies the growing relationship between Brazil and China, which has been evolving since China surpassed the U.S. as Brazil’s largest export market in 2009.
The state visit resulted in the signing of 37 agreements covering various sectors such as trade, tourism, agriculture, industry, science and technology, health, energy, culture, and education. This comprehensive collaboration reflects the strengthening bond between the two countries.
