The move will reverse the deterioration in relations with Havana that took place under the administration of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.
Jair Bolsonaro
The first Portugal-Brazil summit since 2016 is expected to yield more than a dozen bilateral agreements and reinforce cultural and diplomatic ties.
The country’s tourism boss says tourists are coming back because the country is seen as more ‘welcoming’ with the departure of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro.
Vice-president Hamilton Mourão says Brazil hopes to tap into new opportunities brought by energy transitions and low-carbon economy.
Brazilian producers urge government to resolve impasse as 60% of country’s beef is sold to China.
Bilateral trade topped US$102 billion in 2020 and looks set to improve this year as the two countries seek further areas for cooperation.
China’s ambassador to Brazil speaks out after Brazilian president appears to criticise China.
Brazil and China are “global strategic partners” and the Chinese government looks at bilateral relations as “strategic and long-term”, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
