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Von der Leyen and Carney congratulate Lula: "electoral victory", "your re-election"

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen X · Mon 26 Oct, 01:32 ET and Sun 25 Oct, 22:29 ET

“Congratulations to my friend @LulaOficial on his electoral victory.”

“Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil”

“Together we will keep working closely for free and open trade.”

“on your re-election in Brazil”

“to create major new trade opportunities, protect the environment, and build greater prosperity for both our peoples.”

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Our summary

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote: "Congratulations to my friend @LulaOficial on his electoral victory." She added that "Democracy and multilateralism have won in Brazil" and "Together we will keep working closely for free and open trade." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated Lula "on your re-election in Brazil" and said they would work "to create major new trade opportunities, protect the environment, and build greater prosperity for both our peoples." These are their statements.

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