習近平同巴西總統盧拉通電話

新華社北京8月12日電 8月12日，國家主席習近平應約同巴西總統盧拉通電話。

習近平指出，中巴關係正處於歷史最好時期，中巴命運共同體建設和兩國發展戰略對接開局良好、進展順利。中方願同巴方一道，抓住機遇，加強統籌，打造更多互利合作成果，樹立全球南方大國團結自強典範，攜手構建更公正世界和更可持續星球。

盧拉表示，巴方高度重視對華關係，期待加強對華合作，深化戰略對接，推動兩國關係取得更大發展。盧拉介紹了巴西同美國關係近況以及巴方堅定維護自身主權的原則立場，讚賞中國堅持多邊主義，維護自由貿易規則，在國際事務中發揮著負責任作用。巴方願同中方加強在金磚等多邊機制中的溝通協調，反對單邊霸淩行徑，維護各國共同利益。

習近平表示，中方支援巴西人民捍衛國家主權，支援巴方維護自身正當權益。各國應團結起來，旗幟鮮明反對單邊主義、保護主義。金磚機制是凝聚全球南方共識的重要平臺，祝賀巴西成功舉辦了金磚國家領導人會晤。全球南方國家應攜手維護國際公平正義，維護國際關係基本準則，維護髮展中國家的正當權益。中巴要繼續共同應對全球性挑戰，確保聯合國氣候變化貝倫大會成功，推動“和平之友”小組為政治解決烏克蘭危機發揮作用。

Xi says China, Brazil can set example of unity, self-reliance in Global South

BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China is ready to work with Brazil to set an example of unity and self-reliance among major countries in the Global South, and jointly build a more just world and a more sustainable planet.

Xi made the remarks during his phone talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

China-Brazil ties are at their best in history, with the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future and the alignment of the two countries' development strategies getting off to a good start and making smooth progress, Xi said.

The Chinese side stands ready to work with Brazil to seize opportunities, strengthen coordination, and deliver more mutually beneficial cooperation outcomes, he added.

Xi also said that China backs the Brazilian people in defending their national sovereignty and supports Brazil in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests, urging all countries to unite in resolutely fighting against unilateralism and protectionism.

Noting that the BRICS mechanism is a key platform for building consensus in the Global South, Xi congratulated Brazil on successfully hosting the recent BRICS Summit.

Xi called on Global South countries to jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, defend the basic norms governing international relations, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

China and Brazil should continue to address global challenges, ensure the success of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference in the Brazilian city of Belem, and promote the "Friends of Peace" group's role in facilitating the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, he said.

For his part, Lula said Brazil attaches great importance to its relations with China, and looks forward to strengthening cooperation with China, deepening strategic alignment and promoting greater development of bilateral ties.

He briefed Xi on the recent situation of Brazil's ties with the United States, as well as Brazil's unwavering principled stance on safeguarding its own sovereignty.

Lula spoke highly of China's efforts to uphold multilateralism and safeguard free trade rules, as well as its responsible role in international affairs.

The Brazilian side, he said, stands ready to enhance communication and coordination with China in multilateral mechanisms such as the BRICS, oppose unilateral bullying practices, and safeguard the common interests of all countries. ■