Lula teases Merz with Brazilian steakhouse invite ahead of tense G20 summit
A light-hearted exchange between Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drawn attention ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. The two leaders, known for their candid remarks, found themselves in another diplomatic moment after a recent comment by Merz caused a stir.
The tension began when Merz made a dismissive remark about Belém, Brazil, the host city of the World Climate Conference. His words unintentionally created friction between Germany and Brazil just before the G20 meeting. Lula, never one to shy away from a quip, responded by playfully suggesting Merz should relax in a Brazilian steakhouse during the summit.
The G20 summit in Johannesburg will see Lula and Merz address serious global issues, but their latest interaction has already set a lighter tone. With both leaders known for speaking their minds, further candid exchanges may follow. The meeting will test whether diplomacy can balance frankness with cooperation.
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