Mattarella to Lula, confident that friendship between Italy and Brazil will deepen

(ANSA) - ROME, 27 OTT - President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday wrote to newly r e-elected Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva to congratulate him on his third re-election and say he was confident that the friendship between Italy and Brazil will deepen. "On the occasion of your re-election as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations on behalf of the Italian Republic and on my own behalf," Mattarella said. "Over time, the fraternal friendship and fruitful cooperation between our countries have brought great benefits to our peoples, contributing—as the Head of State emphasizes—to expanding the ties between Latin America and Europe, which are now further strengthened by the signing of the EU-Mercosur agreement. "Building on this foundation, I am confident that, during your new term, the partnership between Brasília and Rome will continue to deepen in every area, thanks in part to the invaluable contribution of the large and well-integrated community of citizens of Italian origin in Brazil. "With these sentiments, Mr. President, I reiterate my personal congratulations and best wishes as you take on the high office once again entrusted to you by the Brazilian people." (ANSA).
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