This was remarked by Secretary for Asia and Pacific of the Brazilian Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Eduardo Paes Saboia during the 76th anniversary of Independence day reception held at the Sri Lankan embassy last week.

Ambassador Saboia further stated that President Lula da Silva is enthusiastic to undertake his official visit to Sri Lanka in due course.

He recalled the constructive interactions that the leaders of Sri Lanka and Brazil had in Dubai on the sidelines of COP28 in December 2023, adding that there will be more opportunities to further strengthen bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations in 2024.