Brazil's Bolsonaro writes a letter to Biden, emphasises on Brazil-US trade relations

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wrote a letter congratulating the US President Joe Biden on Wednesday. He said that Brazil-US relations are "long-lasting, solid and based on noble values" including defence and individual liberties. According to the copy of the letter shared by the Brazilian embassy in the United States, Bolsonaro also said that he is a "long-time admirer" of the US and noted that he had been rectifying the doings of the previous government since coming to power.

Following the historic inauguration of the 46th US President, Bolsonaro expressed his hope of both nations pursuing a broad free trade agreement under the Biden administration. Bolsonaro’s government was a close ally to former Republican US President Donald Trump and had even refused to accept Biden’s election victory weeks after the November 3 presidential elections. He only accepted the Democrat leader’s win after 42 days.

Brazil President wrote, “I congratulate Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America. The relations between Brazil and the United States are long-lasting, solid and based on noble values, such as the defence of democracy and individual liberties. I remain committed and ready to work for the prosperity of our nations and the well-being of our citizens.”

“To mark this date, I addressed a letter to the President of the US, Joe Biden, congratulating him on taking office and presenting my vision for an excellent future for the Brazil-US partnership,” he added.

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