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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Rio de Janeiro, October 25 (Xinhua) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday that the country is working to become a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), his administration announced.
Speaking in Jakarta during an official visit to Indonesia, L.I. Lula da Silva expressed hope for stronger ties with ASEAN. "I hope that we can continue to strengthen our relations and move forward with a positive attitude. Today's world demands greater negotiating ability and willingness from political leaders," the president said after meeting with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Horn.
L.I. Lula da Silva particularly emphasized Brazil's growing cooperation with ASEAN, particularly in the context of development projects linking Southeast Asia and South America. –0–
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