Brazil and Italy discuss 'common challenge of global problem'

On June 21, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome during a whirlwind visit to the Italian capital.

(06.22) Tổng thống Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva và Thủ tướng Italy Georgia Meloni trong cuộc gặp ngày 21/6 tại Rome, Italy. (Nguồn: LaPresse)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met on June 21 in Rome, Italy. (Source: LaPresse)

The two sides discussed the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and economic cooperation between Italy and Brazil. During the visit, President Lula da Silva also met with the host country's President Sergio Mattarella; the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, Elly Schlein; and the Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri.

Writing on Twitter , the Brazilian president said he had spoken with his Brazilian counterpart, Sergio Mattarella, about strengthening bilateral relations and expanding trade between the two countries. Meanwhile, the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, Elly Schlein, stated that she and the South American leader had discussed “common global challenges: democracy, combating climate change, and inequality.”

Additionally, President Lula Da Silva and Mayor Roberto Gualtieri discussed Rome's new efforts to host the World Expo 2030, as well as steps the city government could take to address climate change.

Earlier that day, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. On Twitter , Lula da Silva thanked the Pope for the meeting and for the "interesting conversation about world peace ."

Meanwhile, the Vatican stated that the 45-minute private meeting between Mr. Da Silva and Pope Francis took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the good relationship between Brazil and the Holy See, and agreed to strengthen cooperation to promote common moral values and interests.

In addition, President Lula da Silva and the head of the Holy See also exchanged views on the "socio-political situation of the region," discussed measures to promote peace and reduce inequality, as well as to advance programs ensuring the rights of indigenous peoples and enhance environmental protection. Lula da Silva extended an invitation to Pope Francis to visit Brazil next October.

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