# Lula to attend ASEAN summit

> Brazil's president Lula will speak at ASEAN summit in Philippines.
- Title: Lula to attend ASEAN summit · Agência Brasil | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: lula, asean, philippines, summit, brazil, trade, Agência Brasil
- Source: Agência Brasil — https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/internacional/noticia/2026-11/lula-attend-association-southeast-asian-nations-summit
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:52:00+00:00
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- Topics: lula, asean, philippines, summit, brazil, trade, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.