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Chapo seeks stronger Mozambique-Brazil ties after Lula’s re-election

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Mozambican President Daniel Chapo congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil and expressed his wish to strengthen relations between the two countries. In a message published by the Mozambican presidency, he highlighted historical and cultural ties as well as the importance of bilateral cooperation.

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil and said he was confident the two countries would deepen and diversify their bilateral relations. In his message, made public on 26 October by the Mozambican presidency, Chapo reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening its ties of friendship and partnership with Brazil.

The Mozambican president highlighted the shared interests, historical ties and linguistic and cultural affinities between the two peoples. Lula won the second round of Brazil’s presidential election, held on 25 October, after coming second in the first round. Lula re-elected president of Brazil.

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