Overview

• Lula urged Macron to conclude the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, arguing it would strengthen South American exports and counter rising protectionism.
• Macron reiterated France’s objections to the pact in its current form and called for safeguard and mirror clauses to protect domestic farmers.
• The two presidents will formalize about a dozen cooperation agreements spanning environment, technology, defense, energy and health by mid-June.
• Lula denounced Israeli military operations in Gaza as "genocide" and emphasized that recognizing Palestinian statehood is essential for peace.
• France briefed the Brazilian leader on the latest Ukraine dossier, highlighting Russia’s refusal of peace talks and Kyiv’s openness to dialogue.