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Dilma Rousseff Awarded Friendship Medal by Xi Jinping Amid 75 Years of PRC

Sep 29, 2024, 04:44 AM

Dilma Rousseff, the president of the New Development Bank and former Brazilian president, was awarded the Friendship Medal by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The ceremony, which is part of China's highest state honors, took place amid celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China. Rousseff praised China's achievements over the past 75 years and vowed to facilitate stronger China-Brazil relations. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Brazil, highlighting improved relations and stronger climate cooperation between the two nations.