Lula to attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will travel to Manila, the capital of the Philippines, where he should participate as a guest at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit on November 15. In January this year, Brazil formally requested to elevate its relationship with the association , moving from sectoral dialogue partner to dialogue partner – the highest level of…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila on November 15. This visit marks Brazil's highest level of engagement with the bloc, as Brazil formally requested to elevate its relationship with ASEAN in January. If approved, Brazil will join a select group of countries, including Canada, South Korea, the US, and Japan.
In addition to participating in the summit, President Lula is scheduled to deliver a speech at the opening ceremony. This invitation, which has been extended to him for the second consecutive year, is seen as a sign of respect for Brazil, as the opening address is typically reserved for the host country.
Brazilian trade with ASEAN countries has grown significantly over the years, reaching USD 38 billion in 2025, a tenfold increase from USD 3 billion in 2003. President Lula is expected to hold bilateral meetings with six ASEAN nations and visit the Philippines for a state visit the day before the summit. The state visit, which will take place on November 14, marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
President Lula's visit comes after he attended the 31st Conference on Climate Change – COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
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