Lula wishes Trump success, calls for progress in partnerships
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued an official statement congratulating US President Donald Trump, who assumed office on Monday (Jan. 20) in Washington for a four-year term. Trump returns to the presidency four years after his first tenure, from 2017 to 2020.
“On behalf of the Brazilian government, I extend my congratulations to President Donald Trump on his inauguration. Relations between Brazil and the United States are rooted in a long history of cooperation, mutual respect, and enduring friendship,” said Lula. The Brazilian president also emphasized the "strong" bilateral ties across various sectors, reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to ongoing partnerships, and wished Trump success in his term.
“Our nations share strong bonds across various fields, including trade, science, education, and culture. I am confident that we can continue advancing these and other partnerships. I wish President Trump a successful term that promotes the prosperity and well-being of the American people while contributing to a more just and peaceful world,” he added.
Earlier, during the opening of a ministerial meeting in Brasília, Lula remarked on Trump’s inauguration, expressing his hope for maintaining strong relations with the Trump administration.
“Some say that Trump’s election could pose challenges to global democracy. However, Trump was elected to govern the United States. As Brazil’s president, I hope he has a fruitful term, promoting progress for both Brazilians and Americans while keeping the US as Brazil’s historic partner,” Lula stated.
