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Lula to attend ASEAN summit
Brazil's president Lula will speak at ASEAN summit in Philippines.
In brief
Brazil's president Lula will speak at ASEAN summit in Philippines. Brazilian President Lula da Silva will attend ASEAN summit in Manila on November 15, 2026, after Brazil elevated its relationship with the bloc in January 2026. Originally reported by Agência Brasil.
Lula attends ASEAN summit
Brazilian President Lula da Silva will travel to Manila, the Philippines, for the ASEAN summit on November 15, 2026.
Brazil elevates ASEAN partnership
Brazil formally requested to elevate its relationship with ASEAN in January 2026, moving from sectoral dialogue partner to dialogue partner.
ASEAN summit speech
Lula will deliver a speech at the summit opening, a privilege for non-member countries.
Trade growth with ASEAN
Brazilian trade with ASEAN countries grew tenfold from USD 3 billion in 2003 to USD 38 billion in 2025.
Bilateral meetings
Lula will hold bilateral meetings with six nations and visit Philippines before the summit.
The big picture
Brazilian President Lula da Silva will attend ASEAN summit in Manila on November 15, 2026, after Brazil elevated its relationship with the bloc in January 2026.
