President visits the Asian country accompanied by parliamentarians and ministers of his government, and will soon go to Vietnam, with the intention of expanding the commercial current with both countries
The president He landed in Japan on Sunday night (23), Brasília time, with the objective of strengthening trade relations between Brazil and Japan. The presidential entourage is made up of important political figures, including the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Mota, and the Federal Senate, David Alcolumbre, as well as former presidents of the two houses, Arthur Lira and Rodrigo Pacheco. Ministers of the government, such as Marina Silva, Environment, Carlos Fávaro, Agriculture, and Mauro Vieira, from Foreign Affairs, are also present in the delegation. Lula’s agenda in Japan extends until March 27, focusing on discussions about bilateral agreements, such as the opening of the Japanese market for Brazilian beef.
After completing his visit to Japan, President Lula will go to Vietnam, with the intention of expanding the commercial current between the two countries. The trip through Asia is considered strategic by the presidential team, which seeks to diversify business currents and balance the trade war between China and the United States. During Lula’s absence, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will assume the presidency of the Republic interim. It already has scheduled appointments, including an event promoted by the Valor Econômico newspaper and a meeting with the president of the National Institute of Industrial Property, Júlio César Castelo Branco, in Rio de Janeiro.
President Lula is expected to return to Brazil on March 30. The trip to Asia, planned since last year, is seen as an opportunity for Brazil to strengthen its international partnerships and expand its trade relations. It is expected that the agreements signed during this visit will contribute to the economic growth and the diversification of Brazilian exports.
*With information from Marília Ribeiro
*Report produced with the aid of AI
