Brazil to strengthen strategic partnership with Russia, says Workers' Party ideologist
Jose Dirceu states Brazil will not tolerate US attempts to dictate its foreign policy regarding Russia and China
Quick Look
- Jose Dirceu, a key ally of President Lula da Silva, declared that Brazil will reject US pressure to limit ties with Russia and China.
- He emphasized the need for expanded cooperation in economy, science, and nuclear energy, utilizing the BRICS platform.
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Why It Matters
The statement reflects ongoing tensions regarding Brazil's alignment within the BRICS bloc and its relations with Western powers. Brazil has historically sought a non-aligned stance in global conflicts.
RIO DE JANEIRO, August 21. /TASS/. Brazil will no longer tolerate US attempts to dictate its cooperation with others and will continue to strengthen its strategic partnership with Russia, Jose Dirceu, a close associate of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and chief ideologist of the Workers' Party, stated in an interview with TASS.
"Brazil will no longer tolerate any US attempts to limit our sovereign right to develop strategic ties with Moscow or Beijing," he said.
The politician noted that Washington is currently "trying to squeeze Russia or China out of Latin America." However, neither Russia nor China "have ever interfered in Brazil's internal affairs or created threats to the country's security," Dirceu noted, so Brasilia will always be open to strengthening the bilateral partnership.
"Brazil must comprehensively expand cooperation with Moscow in the economy, culture, and science, and also make more active use of the BRICS platform," Dirceu emphasized. "Brazil vitally needs Russian experience in nuclear energy."
Open Questions
- Will this rhetoric lead to concrete policy changes in trade?
- How will the US administration respond to these comments?
