Chinese leader Xi Jinping said he was seeking to “further enhance” ties with Brazil as he arrived Sunday for a state visit and a G20 summit, state media said.
Xi is due to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the visit, which will last until Thursday.
State news agency Xinhua said he looked forward to talks “on further enhancing China-Brazil relations, promoting synergy of the two countries’ development strategies, international and regional issues of common interest.”
The Chinese leader said “the visit will further strengthen the two countries’ strategic mutual trust, deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields,” Xinhua said.
At the 19th meeting of G20 leaders, Xi said he was “ready to work with all parties to discuss plans and seek development,” state media said, as well as “jointly advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.”
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