The leaders of several countries welcomed Brazil, this Wednesday (7), on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the country’s independence. Among the Prime Ministers and Secretaries of State, some took the opportunity to highlight the good relations with Brazil, such as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero stressed friendship and cooperation between the two nations “above all differences”, referring to the political differences between the countries’ leaders.

Leaders from China, the United Kingdom, Peru and Mexico also spoke. See the statements below:

United States

In a note, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken congratulated the country on the bicentenary of independence and highlighted the good relations between the two countries.

“As the two largest democracies in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil and the United States share a commitment to supporting democracy throughout the region and demonstrating its benefits to all peoples,” the note said. “Brazil and the United States 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,” Blinken concluded.

UK

Queen Elizabeth II also sent a message to the country on the occasion of the bicentenary. Through the Chargé d’Affaires of the British Embassy in Brazil, Melanie Hopkins, she also recalled her visit to Brazil in 1968.

“In the midst of the celebration of the important occasion of the 200 years of independence, I would like to congratulate Your Excellency and extend 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,” reads the message from the Queen.

In a social media post, Hopkins pointed out that the post is “another symbol of how important Brazil is to the UK”.

China

On social media, the Chinese Embassy in Brazil posted a message from Chinese dictator Xi Jinping. The President said that “being the largest developing country in the Western Hemisphere, Brazil has followed the path of peaceful development of independence and autonomy, and has significant projection in regional and international affairs. “.

Xi Jinping also said that in recent years, through joint efforts, China-Brazil relations have registered stable development and achieved fruitful results of pragmatic cooperation. “I attach great importance to the development of China-Brazil relations and wish to work to promote the continuous and deep development of the China-Brazil global strategic partnership and bring greater benefits to our countries and peoples.”

Argentina

The Argentine Foreign Ministry also used its official Twitter profile to greet Brazil on the occasion of the bicentenary of its independence. “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 for ever-stronger integration,” the post read.

Wednesday at dawn, the San Martín Palace, seat of the ministry, and the Kirchner Cultural Center were illuminated in the colors of the Brazilian flag. “We are brotherly peoples of the Great Homeland, united by friendship and cooperation beyond all differences,” said Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero.

Mexico

The official profile of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico on Twitter also commented on the date. “On behalf of the government of Mexico, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends its congratulations to the people and government of Brazil for the celebration of the bicentenary of its independence,” the publication said.

Peru

Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also took to social media to greet the Brazilian people. “Peru celebrates the bicentenary of Brazilian independence, celebrates its history and culture, and wishes for an increasingly complete Peruvian-Brazilian brotherhood, with democracy, prosperity and sustainable development,” the message read.

Canada

In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Brazil and said he recognized “the many contributions that the Brazilian people have made around the world.” Trudeau recalled that during World War II, Canadian and Brazilian soldiers fought as partners to help liberate Europe from Nazi Germany. This, according to the Prime Minister, created strong ties between the two countries that last to this day.

“Over the years, the ties between Canada and Brazil have been further strengthened through partnerships within regional and multilateral institutions such as the G20, the Organization of American States and the United Nations,” he said. -he declares.

“Our two countries are united by strong people-to-people ties, with more than 120,000 descendants of Brazilians living in Canada today. Its many contributions to our social, cultural and economic fabric help make Canada stronger, more diverse and more inclusive.