Brazilian President arrives for talks

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) after he arrived at the CJIA.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (right) after he arrived at the CJIA.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips welcomed the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his arrival in Guyana earlier today.
The Brazilian Head of State is expected to address the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM this afternoon and hold bilateral talks with CARICOM’s Chair, President  Irfaan Ali, among other engagements during his visit.