Pretoria:President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election for a fourth term. This message of goodwill was conveyed on behalf of the South African government and its people.
According to South African Government News Agency, President Ramaphosa emphasized that President Lula's re-election represents a significant triumph not only for Brazil but also for the Global South and progressive movements worldwide. He affirmed South Africa's commitment to bolstering bilateral relations and collaborating in multilateral forums to promote a just global order rooted in solidarity and international law.
South Africa and Brazil enjoy robust bilateral relations, characterized by shared leadership in international forums such as BRICS and the India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum. Their cooperation extends to the Group of 77 and China (G77+China) and the Group of 20 (G20), underscoring their dedication to South-South cooperation and multilateralism.
In March 2026, President Ramaphosa visited Brazil at the invitation of President Lula, a state visit that further enhanced trade and political ties between the two nations. This re-election comes as both countries continue to work together on common priorities, including international solidarity and the pursuit of a more equitable global order.
