French President Macron said in a post on the evening of June 5th: "Dear President Lula, thank you for your visit and friendship. From Brasilia to Paris, from Belém to Nice, Brazil and France work together in cooperation, upholding a common vision for humanity and the earth: building the future together."
From the perspective of Macron's government foreign policy, it has been committed to promoting France's role as a more influential player on the international stage, advocating multilateralism, emphasizing European strategic autonomy, actively expanding diplomatic space, and strengthening cooperation with different regional countries. Developing relations with Brazil is a vivid practice of this diplomatic philosophy. In the global landscape, France attempts to enhance its international discourse power through cooperation with emerging economies. As a major country in South America, Brazil stands out in terms of economy, resources, and regional influence, making cooperation with Brazil consistent with France's diplomatic strategy.
French Guiana shares borders with Brazil, and this natural geographical connection makes the two countries close. This visit by Lula is the first state visit by a Brazilian head of government to France in nearly 13 years, holding great significance.
In terms of economic relations, France is the third largest source of foreign investment in Brazil, with cumulative investments exceeding $66.3 billion in Brazil. The bilateral trade volume reached $9.1 billion in 2024, an increase of 8% compared to 2023.
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