Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Lula Discuss Bilateral, Multilateral Coordination
Presidents Xi and Lula held a phone call to strengthen strategic cooperation, while diplomatic efforts continue between the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions.
The conversation that mattered
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva by phone on Monday, July 27, to discuss strengthening bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination. President Xi emphasized China's readiness to deepen cooperation, noting the positive progress in building a China-Brazil community with a shared future and aligning development strategies.
He highlighted the importance of both nations, as members of the Global South, in reforming global governance and upholding international fairness and justice. Xi also called for jointly promoting the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.
President Lula congratulated China on hosting the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and expressed Brazil's interest in enhancing cooperation in AI, energy, and mineral resources, welcoming more Chinese investment. This high-level engagement signals a continued push for South-South cooperation and a coordinated approach on global issues. The next diplomatic moves for both leaders will likely involve further discussions within the BRICS framework.
Today's meetings
Chinese President Xi Jinping
Actor Two: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Venue Or Format: phone call
What Was Discussed: Strengthening bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination, global governance, and BRICS cooperation.
Signal: Highlights a continued focus on South-South cooperation and a coordinated approach to global challenges.
Multilateral pulse
BRICS cooperation. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged China and Brazil to jointly promote the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation during a phone call with Brazilian President Lula da Silva.
Bilateral threads worth following
US ↔ Iran
Current State: Both sides have paused attacks for a second day, opening space for diplomacy amid ongoing discussions through mediators.
Last Move: Iran's foreign ministry spokesman confirmed ongoing discussions with the United States on July 27, with talks focused on maintaining a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
China ↔ Brazil
Current State: Leaders are committed to strengthening bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination.
Last Move: Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on July 27 to discuss deepening cooperation across various sectors and global governance.
What we'll be watching next 72h
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to travel to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 28.
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