President Lula receives phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron while in Santiago (Chile) this Monday, August 5.

In the conversation, President Macron thanked First Lady Janja da Silva for her presence at the Olympics opening. President Lula thanked Macron and his wife for their warm welcome to the Brazilian delegation.

Macron praised the position of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico stated in a joint note last Thursday (8), as well as Brazil’s position of encouraging dialogue between the government and the Venezuelan opposition.

President Lula reiterated his commitment to finding a peaceful solution between the parties that respects the sovereignty of the Venezuelan people.