Sheikh Khaled meets Brazilian President ahead of G20 summit

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds discussions with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro. All photos: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Discussions focused on ways to enhance bilateral relations, as agreements in investment and international co-operation fields were signed

Sheikh Khaled will remain in Brazil for the G20 summit this week

Sheikh Khaled is being accompanied by Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation; Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State; Mohamed Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment; Saif Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; Saleh Alsuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil, and Waleed Al Muhairi, deputy group chief executive at Mubadala

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, as part of his official visit to attend the G20 summit on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed.

The two men held talks to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations, and witnessed the signing of agreements in investment and international co-operation fields, Abu Dhabi Media Office reported.

The summit brings together leaders of many of the world's largest and fastest-developing economies, to discuss global economic issues, and is being held on November 18 and 19 this year.

Sheikh Khaled is being accompanied by Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Minister of Investment, Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Saleh Ahmad Salem Alsuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil and Waleed Al Mokarrab Al Muhairi, deputy group chief executive at Mubadala.

Sheikh Khaled's visit comes as Cop29 continues in Azerbaijan's capital Baku, until Friday. With Cop30 to be held in Brazil in 2025, the South American country has played a significant role in this year’s conference.

Last week, Brazil announced plans to cut its carbon footprint “far beyond what could be expected” to set the pace at the UN climate talks.

The bid to slash emissions by two-thirds compared to 2005 levels within a decade makes Brazil one of three countries – along with the UAE and Britain – to have set a new nationally determined target before the February deadline.

Brazil wants to be “an example and a major player” as pressure grows on global governments to submit bold plans.