Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira in Manila, the Philippines, July 22, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
MANILA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi here on Wednesday said that it is necessary for China and Brazil to maintain strategic communication, strengthen strategic coordination, and deepen strategic cooperation.
Wang said during a meeting with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China and Brazil have made positive progress in jointly building a community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the strategic partnership between the two countries has always been at the forefront internationally, noting Brazil is an emerging economy with global influence and a representative force of the Global South.
China is pleased to see Brazil play a greater role in international affairs and appreciates Brazil's efforts to uphold justice and stand up for the rights of developing countries, he said, adding that China will continue to support Brazil in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, and trusts that Brazil will, as always, respect and support China in upholding its core interests.
China is ready to work with Brazil to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen cooperation in areas such as aerospace, connectivity, and artificial intelligence, and provide greater impetus for each other's development, Wang said.
He said that China welcomes Brazil to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, so as to safeguard common interests and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in the new round of technological revolution.
Vieira noted that the leaders of both countries have maintained close communication, established a high level of mutual trust, and jointly guided bilateral relations to a high level. The two sides have maintained frequent exchanges at all levels, and bilateral trade volume reached a new high last year.
Brazil looks forward to working with China to further deepen cooperation in finance, trade, and other areas, and strengthen coordination on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations and BRICS, said Vieira.
He said Brazil is very pleased to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization initiated by China and looks forward to taking this as an opportunity to advance scientific and technological innovation cooperation.
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