Overview
On April 13, 2023, the New Development Bank was honored to host H.E. Mr. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, the First Lady, Janja Lula da Silva, and the accompanying delegation, including the President of the Senate, State Ministers and State Governors.
This was the first time that a Head of State visited the Bank’s Headquarters in Shanghai and addressed the NDB staff in person.
President's Statement
H.E. Mrs. Dilma Rousseff emphasized the Bank’s commitment to supporting Brazil’s sustainable development goals and highlighted the importance of the presidential visit for strengthening the cooperation between the NDB and Brazil.
Highlights
“As a former President of Brazil, I know the importance of the work of multilateral banks to support developing countries, particularly NDB, in addressing their economic, social and environmental needs. Becoming the president of the NDB is undoubtedly a great opportunity to do more for the BRICS, the emerging markets and developing countries, and my own country – Brazil.”
Dilma Rousseff, President of NDB
“The New Development Bank is the product of a partnership among BRICS countries with a view to creating a world with less poverty, less inequality and more sustainability. In taking office as Bank President, Ms. Dilma Rousseff brings her extensive background and knowledge on public policies and the international scene, thus strengthening NDB’s leading role in achieving a better world, without poverty or hunger.”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil
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