Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will visit the Philippines from November 14 to 15, 2026, marking the first time a sitting Brazilian president has visited the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Lula will visit the Philippines at the invitation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the trip coinciding with the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Brazil is a Sectoral Dialogue Partner of ASEAN.
Lula is likewise expected to attend the plenary session of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit as Guest of the Chair, following an invitation from Marcos.
The two leaders are also expected to discuss collaboration in multilateral forums and engagement among countries in the Global South.
The Philippines will host the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits as chair.
During the visit, Marcos and Lula are expected to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in various areas, including trade and investment, agriculture, energy, science and technology, defense, and technical cooperation.
“As the largest country and economy in Latin America, Brazil is a key partner of the Philippines as the Marcos Administration advances efforts to broaden the country's engagement with Latin America for mutual benefit,” the PCO said.
