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Brazil’s Lula says he discussed with Biden climate change, job creation initiative
2023.08.16 14:12
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the launch ceremony of Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) at Rio de Janeiro’s Municipal Theater, Brazil, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he discussed with U.S. President Joe Biden about fighting climate change and the outcome of the summit of rainforest nations in Brazil last week.
In a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Lula said he and Biden spoke by phone and also discussed a joint initiative between the countries to create jobs that should be launched soon.