President Marcos invited to visit Brazil in 2027

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos may visit Brazil next year upon an invitation from its leader President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as part of an initiative to strengthen ties between the Philippines and the South American nation.

Lula made the announcement at a press conference on the sidelines of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Pasay City yesterday.

Palace press officer Claire Castro said Marcos has not yet formally accepted the invitation.

Lula, who was in the country for a state visit, said he invited Marcos to Brazil following their bilateral meeting on Saturday.

Advancing partnership in renewable energy and biofuels, livestock production and animal health, modern farming, education, science and technology, law enforcement and other fields directly benefiting Filipinos highlighted Marcos’ meeting with Lula.

Marcos also invited the Brazilian leader as guest of the chair at the ASEAN plenary yesterday.

In a statement on Saturday, the Presidential Communications Office said Lula invited Marcos to visit Brazil “with a large business delegation to help both countries identify further areas for trade, investment and economic growth.”

Castro, however, deferred to the Department of Foreign Affairs when asked to confirm whether Marcos has accepted Lula’s invitation.