Lula and Xi Plan Strategic Partnership at G20 Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Lula aims to establish a long-term strategic partnership with China, Brazil's primary trading partner.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday he will have a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro later this year.

In an interview with local radio station Meio Norte, Lula said he wants to build a long-term "strategic partnership" with China, which is Brazil's main trading partner.