Article prepared by researchers Beatriz Begalli, Maria Eduarda Jaworski and Matheus Onofre Garcia
the french president, Emmanuel Macron, arrives in Brazil on an official visit scheduled for the day 26 March, this being his first visit to Brazilian territory. Your schedule includes visiting 4 Brazilian cities: Bethlehem, Itaguaí, São Paulo and Brasilia, involving various themes, such as: bilateral investments, discussions about climate and environment, Mercosur agreement – European Union, war Russia and Ukraine, defense of democracy, strategies to combat misinformation, accountability of social networks and also about Brazil's entry into the presidency of the G20.
The first destination of the French president's official visit to Brazil was Belém, no stop. The state governor, Helder Barbalho, received Macron and Lula and so that this could be done safely, a security scheme was created that included municipal forces, state and federal government, monitoring the city's avenues. The visit began on the banks of the Guamá River, in which the visit to cocoa production in the region was made, totally sustainable and artisanal. The Filha do Combu chocolate factory, which is characterized as a biobusiness, with the state of Pará being the only one in Brazil to be involved in the bioeconomy, therefore being a very important point within Macron's visit to Brazil.
Another important issue addressed was that of the Amazon, in which the viable possibilities of using the bioeconomy to transition the economy to a low-carbon one were exposed. There was also a meeting with indigenous representatives, in which Macron gives the indigenous leader of Kayapo, called Raoni Metuktire, the worldwide exponent of the indigenous cause, to highlight the notable and important contributions made by this leader in the indigenous community.
As the second point of your passage, we have the city of Itaguaí in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in which Lula and Macron announced the construction of a nuclear submarine, with the aim of allowing countries to be able to live with hostility, without worrying about a possible war, always defending with this alliance the propagation and maintenance of world peace. In this relationship, exchange of technology between countries, Macron even states that France had never before shared as much knowledge as in this relationship with Brazil and France is proud of this and also states that both countries have a common destiny, aiming to prepare themselves so as not to be prisoners of a conflict between two powers. The main objective between countries has always been to defend their sovereignty and independence, in addition to protecting world peace with this cooperation. Thus, the fourth submarine should be launched next year and after this the nuclear-powered submarine will be launched in Brazil.
DEVELOPMENT
Further, on your visit to São Paulo, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, had a busy schedule. In addition to participating in the Brazil-France Economic Forum at Fiesp,, he had closed-door meetings with the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, and the vice president of the Republic, Geraldo Alckmin, in addition to bankers and businessmen. Macron also gave a speech at the end of the event, where he transmitted messages to the businesspeople present, emphasizing the belief of French companies in Brazilian potential and
encouraging Brazilian companies to invest more in France. He highlighted economic measures adopted by the French government to make the country more attractive for business and promote the creation of jobs and massive investment., This event emphasizes the great potential for greater cooperation between Brazil and France, mainly in the business sphere, highlighting that according to data from the French embassy in Brasília, the French nation is the largest foreign employer in Brazil, the number of French companies in the Brazilian State reached 1.042 in 2019.
Besides that, Macron had other commitments in São Paulo, including the inauguration of the Pasteur Institute at the University of São Paulo (USP) and a meeting with young people from Fundação Gol de Letra, alongside former player Raí. His agenda also included a dinner with Brazilian cultural and sports figures.. These events highlight the breadth of Macron's visit to São Paulo, which was not restricted only to economic issues, but also involved science-related activities, education, sport and culture.
Letícia Fadlallah, on your visit to Brasilia, Macron participated in a series of engagements, the itinerary included an official arrival ceremony, followed by a bilateral meeting with Lula, act signing ceremonies and the imposition of decoration. The highlight was the lunch hosted by Lula and First Lady Rosângela da Silva, known as Janja, at the Itamaraty Palace, representing the cultivation of greater proximity between the South American country and the European, which propagates more developed international cooperation between the two nations, creating a more suitable environment for them to deal with issues such as climate, safety, economy and creation and ratification of agreements.
further, Macron and Lula had a meeting with the president of the Senate, like steel and concrete, to discuss political and economic issues of mutual interest, during the visit, the presidents strengthened diplomatic ties and discussed topics such as environmental cooperation, defense, technological development and commercial relations between France and Brazil. In this context, the presence of the French leader also managed to highlight the strategic importance of Brazil as a regional and global partner of the French State.
In summary, Macron's visit to Brasilia represented a significant moment in relations between France and Brazil, especially because the city is the capital of the Brazilian State. Like this, the visit was marked by a diverse agenda and substantive discussions on issues of bilateral and global interest.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Brazil was a milestone in relations between the two countries, covering a wide range of topics of mutual interest. When passing through four Brazilian cities, Macron demonstrated a solid commitment to bilateral cooperation, from strategic investments to environmental and defense issues. The partnership announced in the construction of a nuclear submarine in Itaguaí reflects the mutual commitment to maintaining global peace, in addition to boosting the exchange of knowledge and technology between France and Brazil.
In addition to economic and defense aspects, Macron's agenda in São Paulo highlighted the diversity and potential of relations between the two countries. Their interaction with businesspeople and academic leaders highlights a mutual interest in strengthening commercial and scientific ties, in addition to promoting investments and cultural exchanges. The inauguration of the Pasteur Institute at USP symbolizes a new chapter in scientific cooperation between France and Brazil, emphasizing shared commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
Lastly, the visit to Brasília consolidated diplomatic efforts, culminating in discussions on critical topics such as climate, security and technological cooperation. The meeting between Macron and the president of the Senate, like steel and concrete, reinforced the strategic importance of Brazil as a regional and global partner for France. In short, Macron's visit not only strengthened bilateral ties, but also signaled mutual commitment to addressing global challenges through closer and more comprehensive cooperation between France and Brazil.
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