The special advisor to the president of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for international affairs, Celso Amorim, held a meeting with the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow on Tuesday (26/5). During the meeting, they discussed various issues related to the current global situation, including Latin America, the Middle East, the situation in the Persian Gulf, and the war in Ukraine. In addition, they reaffirmed the mutual intention to strengthen the coordination in foreign policy between the two countries, including cooperation in multilateral forums such as the BRICS, the United Nations (UN) and the G20. Celso Amorim is in Russia to participate in the I International Security Forum, which takes place from May 26 to 29.
The meeting between Celso Amorim and Sergey Lavrov is part of a series of diplomatic interactions between Brazil and Russia. Since Lula took office in January 2023, this is the fifth time Celso Amorim has been sent to Russia. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not release details of the conversations, and the Itamaraty and the Palacio do Planalto also did not comment on the meeting. Co-operation between the two countries in multilateral forums is an important aspect of bilateral relations, enabling them to work together on issues such as international security and economic development.
Russia has been an important partner for Brazil in international security and trade issues. The war in Ukraine has been a relevant theme in international discussions, and Brazil’s position on the conflict has been to seek a peaceful solution. The meeting between Celso Amorim and Sergey Lavrov demonstrates the continuity of Brazil’s diplomatic efforts to maintain relations with other countries, even in moments of international tension.
The institutional context of Brazil-Russia relations is marked by a long history of cooperation. Celso Amorim’s presence at the I International Security Forum in Moscow reflects the importance Brazil attaches to international security and dialogue with other countries on global issues. Brazilian diplomacy has sought to strengthen ties with countries from different regions, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America, to promote cooperation and mutual understanding.
