# Lula arrives in Philippines for ASEAN talks

> Brazil's president lands in Philippines to seek ASEAN dialogue partner status.
- Title: Lula arrives in Philippines for ASEAN talks · Agência Brasil
- Summary: Brazil's president lands in Philippines to seek ASEAN dialogue partner status. Brazil aims to join ASEAN as a Dialogue Partner after requesting upgrade from…
- Keywords: lula, philippines, asean, summit, brazil, dialogue partner, Agência Brasil
- Source: Agência Brasil — https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/politica/noticia/2026-11/lula-lands-philippines-brazil-seeks-be-asean-dialogue-partner
- Published: 2026-11-13T19:25:00+00:00
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- Topics: lula, philippines, asean, summit, brazil, dialogue partner, news
## Lula lands in Philippines
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrives in Manila this Friday.
## Brazil seeks ASEAN Dialogue Partner status
Brazil aims to move from Sectoral Dialogue Partner to highest engagement level.
## Lula's official schedule
President participates in ASEAN summit and Brazil, Philippines Business Forum on Nov 14-15.
## Key takeaway

Brazil aims to join ASEAN as a Dialogue Partner after requesting upgrade from Sectoral Dialogue Partner status.