President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited Saudi Arabia on November 28-29, 2023, following an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The leaders discussed deepening cooperation in economic, trade, and investment fields. Highlights included the establishment of the Saudi-Brazilian Coordination Council and the successful outcomes of the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum. Both nations emphasized the importance of partnerships in sectors like energy, technology, and defense. They also addressed global challenges, expressing concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and supporting a just settlement for the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The visit concluded with gratitude and a commitment to further collaboration.
