In a significant diplomatic move, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to make his first official visit to Egypt since assuming office in January 2023. The visit, confirmed by the state-run news agency Agencia Brasil, is to take place on 15-16 February, where President Lula will engage in discussions with his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi. President Lula previously visited Egypt in 2022 as the president-elect, attending the 27th UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) held in Sharm El-Sheikh. This upcoming visit holds strategic importance and occurs as Egypt and Brazil celebrate the 100th anniversary since the establishment of their diplomatic relations. While the specific agenda for the visit has not been disclosed, it comes in the wake of Egypt’s instrumental role in facilitating the evacuation of stranded Brazilians and their families from Gaza during the ongoing Israeli attacks. Egypt has been actively involved in evacuating foreign nationals from the region since November, showcasing a cooperative effort in times of crisis. Following his visit to Egypt, President Lula is set to continue his tour, heading to Ethiopia on 17-18 February to attend the Assembly of the African Union’s…
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