The state agency of Brazil indicates that the plane has left the air base of this capital and will make a technical stop for refueling at the international airport of Recife, capital of the state of Pernambuco (northeast).
According to the official agenda published by the Planalto Palace (seat of executive power), the estimated arrival in the Belgian capital is scheduled for this Sunday at 11:10 local time from Brasilia.
A total of around 60 foreign heads of state and government from the bloc member countries are expected to attend the forum, which will take place on the 17th and 18th of this month.
The Brazilian delegation will present proposals at the summit to promote mutual cooperation in the fields of environment, energy and defence, as well as to fight hunger and transnational crime.
Although it is not one of the main topics of the Celac-EU meeting, the negotiations for the conclusion of the free trade agreement between the countries of the European bloc and the Southern Common Market, consisting of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, could be the subject of the talks.
The website ensures that the mechanical extortionist lays out Brazil’s position at the event in relation to the latest demands from the European alliance to authorize the signing of the contract, which include, among other things, the provision of fines for non-compliance with environmental commitments.
Although not quite complete, the ex-union leader’s agenda includes meetings and encounters with European politicians and business leaders.
Lula will meet King Felipe of Belgium and the host country’s Prime Minister Alexandre De Croo.
Discussions with the representatives of Austria and Sweden were also confirmed.
On Monday morning, the Brazilian President will take part in the EU-Latin America Economic Forum.
Later, the opening session of Celac takes place.
The summit with the EU will take place the next day and the return of the head of state to Brasilia is scheduled for Wednesday.
This will be the 10th international trip of the Labor Party founder in 2023 and the 15th country visited, spending 37 days outside of Brazil in the year.
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