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Lazaro meets Brazil's Lula as Philippines marks 80 years of diplomatic ties

Published Aug 12, 2026 11:53 am

At A Glance

  • DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro paid a courtesy call on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília.
  • The two sides discussed expanding ties in trade and investment, agriculture, defense, science and technology, and education.
  • The Philippines and Brazil are marking 80 years of formal diplomatic relations, established on July 4, 1946.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro (right) meets Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (left) at the Palacio da Alvorada in Brasília to discuss strengthening Philippines-Brazil relations and expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, defense, science and technology, and education. (Photo from DFA)
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro (right) meets Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (left) at the Palacio da Alvorada in Brasília to discuss strengthening Philippines-Brazil relations and expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, defense, science and technology, and education. (Photo from DFA)
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro paid a courtesy call on Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as the Philippines and Brazil marked 80 years of formal diplomatic relations.
In a statement issued Wednesday, August 12, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Lazaro and Lula had a “warm and productive meeting” at the Palacio da Alvorada, the Brazilian president’s official residence in Brasília, where they discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.
“They had a warm and productive meeting, further advancing bilateral relations and cooperation between the two nations,” the DFA said.
Lazaro was accompanied by Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Patrick Hilado, while Lula was joined by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and Brazilian Ambassador to the Philippines Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura, according to the DFA.
The DFA said the meeting highlighted the two governments’ commitment to deepening political, economic, and people-to-people ties, with both sides expressing optimism about future partnerships that would benefit Filipinos and Brazilians.
“The courtesy call marks a significant milestone in Philippines-Brazil relations, highlighting both governments’ dedication to building deeper political, economic, and people-to-people bridges,” the DFA said.
“Both sides expressed optimism regarding future partnerships that will mutually benefit the peoples of the Philippines and Brazil,” it added.
The DFA said Lazaro and Lula discussed potential areas for expanded bilateral cooperation, including trade and investment, agriculture, defense, science and technology, and education.
“Both leaders discussed key avenues for expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, defense cooperation, science and technology, and education,” the DFA said.
Lazaro also underscored the Philippines’ shared commitment with Brazil to strengthening South-South cooperation and advancing mutual interests in regional and international forums, particularly through ASEAN-Brazil relations, the DFA said.
The Philippines and Brazil are celebrating 80 years of formal diplomatic relations this year. The two countries established diplomatic relations on July 4, 1946. 

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