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Brazil's BRICS partnership expansion

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In late July 2026, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation emphasizing that highlighted record trade levels and trade, cooperation in on artificial‑intelligence, energy minerals and other high‑technology sectors. The leaders pledged sectors, and a pledge for deeper collaboration within the BRICS framework, reaffirmed support for multilateralism and the United Nations, and highlighted cultural exchanges and Chinese investment in Brazil. framework. A week later, Lula and Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Lula spoke by phone while Russian adviser Nikolai Patrushev visited Brasília. The talks focused on expanding naval cooperation, including covered joint shipbuilding for grain‑transport vessels, maritime security, and scientific research, as well as diversifying research and diversification of trade amid in response to new U.S. tariffs. Both sides reiterated shared On 4 August 2026, Lula again called Putin at Brazil’s request. The leaders emphasized expanding bilateral trade—particularly diesel, fertilizers and other commodities—while coordinating positions on global issues the war in Ukraine and coordination within multilateral bodies. Together, these United Nations forums. Putin thanked Brazil for its diplomatic efforts toward a political solution in Ukraine. In parallel, Patrushev met senior Brazilian officials, reaffirming plans for joint construction of large grain‑transport ships, naval repair facilities, a modern fishing fleet and broader maritime‑scientific cooperation. These engagements illustrate Brazil’s effort ongoing strategy to broaden and deepen its partnerships with fellow BRICS members, pursuing economic, technological, technological and security cooperation while reinforcing a collective coordinated stance in global governance. multilateral institutions.

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