MANILA, Philippines — Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva wants a stronger partnership with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to sustain his country’s economic growth as he invited the region’s leaders to visit Brazil next year to further enhance relations.
Lula on Sunday attended the opening of the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Manila upon the invitation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in his capacity as Asean chairman this year.
The Brazilian leader said he invited President Marcos to visit Brazil next year. Brasília and Manila celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations this year.