China, Brazil decide to elevate ties in Xi, Lula meeting

Following their meeting, the two presidents jointly met the press.

Xi noted that it is his second visit to this land full of love and hope after five years, saying that on the eve of his departure, he received many letters from Brazilian friends from all walks of life, which brimmed with Brazilian people's appreciation of the friendship between China and Brazil and their expectations for deepening the friendship between the two countries. Xi added that he was deeply moved.

The Chinese leader said his talks with Lula were cordial, friendly and fruitful.

Xi also said that the world today is not peaceful, and there are still many regions plagued by wars and turbulence.

Mankind belongs to an indivisible security community, and only by pursuing a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security can a path to universal security be found, Xi said, noting that China and Brazil have jointly issued a "six-point consensus" on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis and launched a "Friends of Peace" group with relevant countries of the Global South on the Ukraine crisis.