South Korea and Brazil Hold First Summit in a Decade, Reaffirm Cooperation on Climate Action and Economic Ties
Leaders Agree to Deepen Economic Partnership and Joint Response to Global Challenges Presidents Yoon and Lula Highlight Shared Commitment to Pragmatism and International Collaboration
President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea held a summit with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on June 17 (local time) in Kananaskis, Canada, during the G7 Summit. The meeting marked the first bilateral summit between South Korea and Brazil in nearly a decade.
President Yoon began the talks by congratulating President Lula on his inauguration and acknowledging Brazil’s growing influence across South America. Emphasizing the importance of economic cooperation, President Yoon noted that Brazil is South Korea’s largest trading and investment partner in the region and expressed his hope to further expand bilateral economic relations.
Both leaders also identified climate change as a critical area for joint action. They agreed that greater collaboration on pressing global challenges, including climate change, is essential, and pledged to strengthen their countries’ work together within the international community.
The conversation was further grounded in the two presidents’ shared commitment to pragmatic policies and broad-based cooperation. Leveraging the occasion of the summit, South Korea and Brazil agreed to forge a more comprehensive and robust partnership moving forward.
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
Photo = Republic of Korea Policy Briefing, Yonhap News