Lula Says He and Xi Put ‘Peace First’ in World Roiled by Conflict

China's President Xi Jinping and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wait to sign bilateral agreements at Alvorada Palace in Brasilia on November 20, 2024. Evaristo SA / AFP

By Ramon SAHMKOW

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said during a state visit Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping that their countries prioritize peace in a world roiled by conflicts.

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