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Brazil's Lula says he discussed with Biden climate change, job creation initiative
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the launch ceremony of Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) at Rio de Janeiro's Municipal Theater, Brazil, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights
BRASILIA, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he discussed with U.S. President Joe Biden about fighting climate change and the outcome of the summit of rainforest nations in Brazil last week.
In a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Lula said he and Biden spoke by phone and also discussed a joint initiative between the countries to create jobs that should be launched soon.
Reporting by Lisandra Paraguassu; Writing by Peter Frontini; Editing by Chris Reese
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