Saudi leaders congratulate Brazil's Lula on re-election
King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extend congratulations to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
At a glance
- Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman congratulated Lula on his re-election
- Lula won 51.79 percent of votes in the election
- This is Lula's fourth presidential term
- He is the first president since 1985 to win after losing the first round
Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent separate cables congratulating Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election to a new presidential term. The messages expressed best wishes for the president's continued success and for progress and prosperity in Brazil.
Lula secured a fourth term in office, receiving 51.79 percent of votes in a contest against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. He became the first Brazilian president since the country's return to civilian rule in 1985 to be elected after losing the first round of voting.
Why it matters
The congratulations reflect diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Brazil, one of the world's largest economies and a major regional power in South America.
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