Strengthening Mercosur's Asian Connections

Brazilian President Lula da Silva highlighted the importance of the Mercosur bloc strengthening ties with Asian nations. He identified these countries as crucial to the global economy's dynamism and emphasized the potential benefits for Mercosur's integration into global value chains.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-07-2025 19:34 IST | Created: 03-07-2025 19:34 IST
Strengthening Mercosur's Asian Connections
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In a strategic move to boost economic ties, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on the Mercosur bloc to deepen relations with Asian nations. Lula emphasized the significance of Asia as the "dynamic center" of the global economy.

Addressing leaders at the Mercosur summit in Buenos Aires, Lula highlighted the economic opportunities that stronger connections with Japan, China, South Korea, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia could offer the South American bloc.

Lula's remarks underscore the bloc's intent to integrate further with global value chains, seeking growth through enhanced international collaboration.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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