President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by telephone with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this Tuesday morning (27), to discuss geopolitical and economic issues. According to a press release, the call lasted around 1 hour.
The two presidents discussed the proposal to create a ‘Peace Council’ presented by the United States. In this context, they highlighted the importance of strengthening the United Nations and agreed that actions aimed at peace and security must respect the mandates of the Security Council and the principles and objectives established in the UN Charter.
Lula and Macron also exchanged assessments on the situation in Venezuela. By repudiating the use of force in violation of international law, the two leaders highlighted the relevance of peace and stability both for South America and on the global stage.
President Lula reiterated his position that the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union is beneficial to both blocs and represents a significant contribution to the promotion of multilateralism and rules-governed trade.
Furthermore, Lula and Macron continued their constant dialogue on bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of defense, science and technology, and energy. In this sense, they committed to guiding their technical teams to conclude ongoing negotiations, aiming to finalize agreements in the first half of 2026.
