Macron welcomes Lula for his state visit to France

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the first day of a state visit to France. The Brazilian president is beginning a visit to France, signifying a renewed commitment to fostering a robust and multifaceted relationship between Brazil and France, with an emphasis on sustainable development and international cooperation.

The first state visit by a Brazilian President since 2012 comes days before the start of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice and when opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is still simmering in France.