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Lula, Merz Reset Ties at G20, Back €1 Billion Tropical Forest Fund

Their bilateral focused on cooperation, with no formal apology for Merz’s Belém remark.

Lula se encontra com chanceler alemão após críticas dele a Belém.
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Presidente brasileiro voltou a criticar Donald Trump por não participar da cúpula do G20 na África do Sul.

Overview

  • Meeting on Nov. 22 in Johannesburg was described as cordial, with both leaders seeking to move past the recent flap over Belém.
  • A Planalto note said they agreed to deepen commercial, social, cultural and technological relations and to support stronger multilateral trade rules.
  • Lula confirmed he will open the Hannover Messe in April 2026 as Brazil serves as partner country and invited Merz for a state visit to Brazil.
  • Germany reiterated support for Brazil’s new Fundo Florestas Tropicais para Sempre, tied to an announced €1 billion contribution.
  • Merz softened his tone by pledging to return to Belém to explore local culture, while a German spokesperson maintained there would be no apology and said his earlier comment was taken out of context.