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flag German Chancellor Merz met Lula after backlash over comments critical of Belém, focusing on climate and Amazon cooperation.

flag German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa, marking a diplomatic reconciliation after Merz’s recent comments criticizing Belém, Brazil’s upcoming COP30 host city, drew backlash. flag The leaders discussed climate change, Amazon protection, and the war in Ukraine, with sources describing the conversation as "very harmonious." flag While Merz did not apologize for his remarks, which questioned the appeal of Belém and sparked criticism from Brazilian officials, the meeting signaled efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on global issues despite earlier tensions.

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