Dr Samia hails Lula da Silva for winning Brazil’s presidential race

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.

In a congratulatory message, the Tanzanjan Head of State said Tanzania values its longstanding friendship with Brazil and looks forward to building on the existing ties for the mutual benefit of both nations.

“Tanzania values its longstanding friendship with Brazil, and looks forward to continue building on this foundation to further strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation, for the mutual benefit of our two nations,” President Samia stated.

She also wished President Lula success in his renewed mandate, while expressing hope for continued peace and prosperity for the people of Brazil.

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Brazil’s left-wing President Lula won a fourth term in office, defeating his right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro

The 80-year-old, who took just under 52percent in the run-off vote, thanked his cheering supporters in São Paulo who he says “defended Brazilian democracy”.