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Brazil's Lula warns Ramaphosa of invasion risk if defenses lag: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to boost ...
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Key FactsLula Urges South Africa to Strengthen Joint Defense
Mar 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: enca.com
- Lula called on Ramaphosa to enhance defense collaboration to protect both nations from potential foreign invasions.
- Both leaders condemned the US and Israeli war on Iran and stressed the importance of independent defense capabilities without relying on foreign arms suppliers.
- Ramaphosa noted Brazil's advanced defense and aviation sectors and emphasized mutual learning opportunities between the two countries.
- Defense ministers from Brazil and South Africa are scheduled to meet Monday to negotiate a cooperation agreement to deepen ties.
I don't know if comrade Ramaphosa realises that if we don't prepare ourselves in terms of defense, one day someone will invade us.— Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during remarks urging Ramaphosa to boost defense cooperation and warning of invasion risk.
Ramaphosa’s two-day state visit to Brazil hopes to strengthen bilateral ties: The Presidency said the visit will provide Ramaphosa and Brazilian president Lula ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa’s Visit Boosts South Africa-Brazil Partnership
Mar 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa is undertaking a two-day state visit to Brazil aimed at enhancing bilateral relations.
- Discussions with President Lula da Silva will cover diplomatic, political, and economic cooperation topics.
- The strategic partnership between South Africa and Brazil, established in 2010, remains a cornerstone of their ties.
- Ramaphosa will engage in a business forum and meet Brazilian business leaders to promote investment opportunities.
"South Africa and Brazil share historic and fraternal ties built on friendship, shared African heritage, solidarity, South-South cooperation and multilateralism."— Vincent Magwenya, Presidency spokesperson; said during remarks on Ramaphosa's state visit to Brazil.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Delhi next week, will meet PM Modi
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Africa: South Africa Hands Over G20, Takes Charge of IBSA Summit: · South Africa ended its G20 term and took over leadership of IBSA, a forum for South-South ...
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Key FactsSouth Africa Leads IBSA After Ending G20 Term
Nov 23, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- South Africa succeeded Brazil as chair of the IBSA Dialogue Forum, which fosters cooperation among India, Brazil, and South Africa for over two decades.
- The recent IBSA Summit in South Africa aimed to strengthen trilateral ties and bolster the IBSA Fund’s capacity.
- President Ramaphosa highlighted IBSA’s role in shaping global agendas and promoting inclusive economic growth amid rapid world changes.
- South Africa completed its G20 presidency without US participation in the summit, arranging the handover to a US chargé d’affaires instead.
India, Brazil and South Africa are not merely participating in global economic governance, but are working to shape the global agenda.— Ramaphosa addressed the summit, emphasizing the role of IBSA countries in global governance.
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Ramaphosa to US: 'We won’t be bullied' as G20 declaration pushes ahead: President Cyril Ramaphosa says the G20 declaration will proceed with or without the ...
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Caught between saving forests and drilling for oil, COP30 puts Lula’s contradictions on display
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Tinubu visit unlocks Lagos–São Paulo direct flight via Air Peace: Nigeria and Brazil launch direct flights between Lagos and São Paulo via Air Peace ...
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Xi says China, Brazil can model 'self-reliance' for Global South: Xi says China, Brazil can model 'self-reliance' for Global South - Asia & ...
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Key FactsChina and Brazil Lead Global South Unity Efforts
Aug 12, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thejakartapost.com
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva aim to set an example of self-reliance for emerging nations.
- Their phone conversation lasted about one hour and covered the Ukraine conflict, climate change, and trade policies.
- Both leaders emphasized the role of G20 and BRICS in defending multilateralism and opposing protectionism.
- Plans include expanding collaboration in health, energy, digital economy, and satellite sectors.
China will work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South.— Xi Jinping, President of China, during a call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
India, Brazil partnership relevant to the entire world: PM Modi: India-Brazil partnership strengthens global cooperation in trade, energy, and defense ...
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Key FactsModi Honored with Brazil’s Top Civilian Award
Jul 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil’s highest civilian honor.
- Modi received a ceremonial welcome at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, featuring traditional Indian classical music with harmonium and tabla performances.
- The reception also included a 114-horse escort and an Afro-Brazilian band performance upon Modi’s arrival at the airport.
- Bilateral talks between Modi and Lula will focus on expanding the strategic partnership across sectors such as trade, defense, energy, space, technology, agriculture, health, and cultural exchanges.
Brazil’s Lula to build trade ties on Japan state visit: Brazil's president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, starts a four-day state visit to Japan on Monday ...
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Xi and Lula call for peace in Ukraine, ceasefire in Gaza: BRASILIA: Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged “more voices” to end the Ukraine war and a ceasefire in Gaza ...
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Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
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South Africa takes over G20 leadership from Brazil: South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, becoming the first African nation to lead the influential ...
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Sisi to highlight challenges facing developing nations to achieve SDGs at G20 summit in Brazil
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How the G20 could help eliminate hunger, poverty : “The G20 could throw its weight behind efforts to increase financing for reducing hunger
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G-20 Host Brazil Pitches Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pitched a global alliance against hunger and poverty ...
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