President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) confirmed he will attend the G7 summit held from June 15–17 [2].
His participation signals Brazil's intent to influence global governance and protect international cooperation during a period of shifting geopolitical alliances. By engaging with the world's largest economies, Lula seeks to ensure that the interests of the Global South are represented in high-level policy discussions.
Lula announced his decision to attend on June 3 [3]. He said he decided to go to the summit to "bring order at the house," emphasizing his goal to combat the dismantling of multilateralism [1, 2]. This appearance marks the 10th time the Brazilian president has attended a G7 summit [1].
The meeting took place in Évian‑les‑Bains, France [1, 2, 3]. While one report suggested the event began in Canada, the majority of verified sources place the summit in France [1, 2, 3, 4].
Lula intends to use the platform to advance Brazil’s international agenda. He said he wants to address the erosion of global cooperation and use the gathering to strengthen diplomatic ties. The summit also featured the presence of Donald Trump, who confirmed his attendance prior to the event [3].
Throughout the proceedings, the Brazilian delegation focused on the role of the G7 in managing global crises. Lula said the necessity of the trip stemmed from a desire to stabilize international relations, and ensure a coordinated approach to global challenges.
“"Decidi ir à cúpula do G7 para colocar ordem na casa."”
Lula's attendance at the G7 underscores Brazil's ambition to act as a bridge between developed nations and the Global South. By framing his visit as an effort to 'bring order' to multilateralism, the Brazilian president is positioning himself as a stabilizer in a volatile geopolitical climate, particularly in the face of returning populist leadership in other member states.
