At the Bicentennial of Independence of Brazil, celebrated this Wednesday (7), heads of state congratulated the country.
Queen Elizabeth II sent a message to the country, highlighting the visit made in 1968.
“Amidst the celebration of the important occasion of the 200 years of independence, I would like to congratulate Your Excellency and send my congratulations to the people of the Federative Republic of Brazil, remembering with affection my visit to the country in 1968. May we continue to work with hope and determination to overcome global challenges together”, said the monarch.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States emphasized the deepening of strategic and economic relations between the two countries.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Brazil on the 200th anniversary of their independence on September 7. As the two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere, the United States and Brazil share a commitment to supporting democracy throughout the region and demonstrating its benefits to all people,” said Blinken.
“The United States and Brazil continue to work to deepen our vital strategic and economic relationship. Together, our countries can ensure regional peace and security, advance human rights and racial justice, and build a safe, healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. The United States offers its best wishes to the people of Brazil in the celebration of the bicentennial of its independence”, added the secretary.
In a message published by the Chinese Embassy in Brazil on Twitter, the President of China, Xi Jinping wished for the prosperity of Brazil and the happiness of the Brazilian people.
“I attach great importance to the development of China-Brazil relations, and would like to work to promote the continuous and deep development of China-Brazil Global Strategic Partnership and bring greater benefits to our countries and peoples,” said the Chinese president.
The Chancellery of Argentina also sent greetings to the country in a post on Twitter.
“We salute the Brazilian people and their government on the occasion of the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of their independence. We will continue to work towards stronger and stronger integration,” he said.
Benjamin Netanyahu, former prime minister of Israel posted a message on Twitter.
“Congratulations to the people of Brazil and to my friend President Bolsonaro. All of you are now celebrating 200 years of Brazil’s independence. Brazil is a wonderful country, it is a wonderful friend of the State of Israel, and we all wish him the best for the next 200 years,” he said.
Source: CNN Brasil
