Belize Congratulates Lula on Re-Election as Brazilian President

The Government of Belize has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing its hope for stronger ties between the two countries.  In a statement issued through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Government said Belize values its longstanding friendship and cooperation with Brazil and looks forward to deepening collaboration on shared priorities. Lula’s victory in Sunday’s presidential runoff secured him a fourth term in office. The Belize Government said that, as countries of the Global South, Belize and Brazil have an important role in advancing sustainable development, cooperation among developing nations and a more equitable international order.  The statement added that Belize looks forward to continued engagement with Brazil in pursuit of shared goals for prosperity and development.