On 11 October 2024, the president of the Sino-Brazilian Friendship Association, Henrique Couto da Nóbrega, attended a historic meeting with President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, alongside representatives from more than a hundred nations. After the official photo, President Xi emphasised the importance of popular diplomacy and friendship between peoples, pillars for building a more cooperative world. The event celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and highlighted the Global Security Initiative, Xi's strategic vision to promote global peace and stability.
In his speech, President Xi emphasised the need to strengthen bonds of friendship, break down cultural barriers and encourage exchanges between young people of different nationalities in the search for a global community with a shared future. For Henrique Couto da Nóbrega, representing Brazil at such an important event was an indescribable honour, reflecting Brazil's essential role in strengthening ties between the two nations. The meeting, promoted by the CPAFFC, reaffirmed the commitment to dialogue and mutual respect between cultures, a decisive step towards cooperation between peoples.
