Brazilian-Cuban relations

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Brazilian-Cuban relations
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former Cuban President Fidel Castro and current Brazilian President Lula da Silva talking in September 2003
former Cuban President Fidel Castro and current Brazilian President Lula da Silva talking in September 2003

Brazilian-Cuban relations were classified as "excellent" in May 2008 following a meeting of foreign ministers.[1] During a January 2008 state visit to Cuba by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, the Brazilian leader expressed desire for his country to be Cuba's "number one partner".[2]

[edit] Commercial relations

Bilateral trade increased by 58% between April 2007 and April 2008.[3]

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