President Lula receives phone call from Prime Minister of Denmark

During conversation, President Lula reiterated invitation for Mette Frederiksen to visit Brazil for COP30, Brazil–European Union Summit. Both leaders expressed commitment to advancing conclusion of MERCOSUR–European Union agreement. Lula also expressed support on Greenland issue.

Published in Apr 14, 2025 12:02 PM Updated in Apr 16, 2025 12:16 PM

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received a phone call this Friday, April 11, from the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. During the conversation, which lasted about 40 minutes, President Lula reiterated his invitation for the prime minister to visit Brazil in the second half of the year, to attend both COP30 and the Brazil–European Union Summit, at a date yet to be confirmed.

The two leaders expressed their commitment to working together toward the conclusion of the MERCOSUR–European Union agreement, particularly considering that Brazil will hold the presidency of MERCOSUR in the second half of the year, while Denmark will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

President Lula and Prime Minister Frederiksen also discussed the current geopolitical context. Lula highlighted the willingness of Brazil and China to contribute to ending the conflict in Ukraine through the Group of Friends for Peace. He expressed Brazil's support and solidarity regarding the issue of Greenland. The leaders agreed on the importance of defending the principles of multilateralism, particularly with regard to free trade.