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flag Brazil’s Lula seeks ASEAN full membership, meets ASEAN chief, and plans Trump talks to mend ties.

flag Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during his first visit to ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta on October 24, 2025, announced Brazil’s pursuit of full membership in the bloc. flag He met with ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn to discuss cooperation in energy, food security, investment, and climate change, highlighting Brazil’s role in advancing Global South interests and preparing for COP30. flag Lula also confirmed plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, aiming to improve strained bilateral relations.

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