
Brazilian president met with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila to discuss technological and industrial cooperation
President Lula, on an official visit to Manila, proposed the integration of critical mineral and semiconductor production chains between Brazil and the Philippines, highlighting the potential for cooperation between research centers and companies in both countries.
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Brazil and the Philippines celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations. This is the first visit by a Brazilian president to the Asian country.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) stated this Saturday (14) that Brazil and the Philippines have the potential to integrate production chains in the areas of critical minerals, semiconductors and microelectronics.
The statement was made in a post on social media during an official visit to Manila, the capital of the Asian country, where the PT member met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
According to Lula, the idea is to bring research centers, universities and companies closer to countries in the area. Brazil holds the second largest global reserves of rare earths. The Philippines has an industrial park focused on the assembly and production of chips and electronic components.
"In the area of science and technology, we will bring together research centers, universities and innovative companies from both countries. As regional innovation hubs, Brazil and the Philippines have a lot to gain from the integration of critical minerals, semiconductors and microelectronics chains", said the president after the meeting with Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
At X, Lula highlighted that this is the first visit by a Brazilian president to the Asian country, with which Brazil celebrates 80 years of diplomatic relations.
In the Philippines, the PT member participates in the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

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