The Spanish Government congratulates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his victory in the presidential elections held on Sunday 25 October, and wishes him every success in the presidential term he is about to take up.
We also congratulate the Brazilian people on the exemplary conduct of the electoral process, which demonstrates Brazil’s firm commitment to democracy.
The Spanish Government reiterates its commitment to continuing to foster the strategic partnership between Spain and Brazil, based on our shared values, in bilateral, multilateral and Ibero-American contexts, with the aim of promoting the well-being and prosperity of our peoples.
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