MANILA, Philippines—Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Manila on Friday for his 2-day state visit.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. invited the Brazilian leader to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Philippines and Brazil’s bilateral relations.
His arrival also coincided with the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit.
On Saturday, he will attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park, followed by his arrival honors at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City—the main venue of the summit.
The state visit marks the first time a sitting Brazilian president has visited the country.