Merz & Lula Mend Fences, Strengthen Ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have mended fences following a recent spat over comments Merz made about Belem, the host city for the upcoming COP30 climate conference. The two leaders met at the G20 summit in South Africa, where Merz expressed interest in exploring Belem further and Lula invited him to Hanover for a major industrial technology fair next April. This thaw in relations comes after Merz initially sparked outrage in Brazil with his remarks about Belem, but his recent statements suggest a positive shift in their diplomatic relationship.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.