Seoul: President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are scheduled to hold summit talks on Monday, as announced by Cheong Wa Dae on Sunday. The discussions are anticipated to focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Lula's visit to Seoul marks his first state visit to South Korea in 21 years. The agenda includes a summit meeting on Monday, followed by the signing of a memorandum of understanding and a state banquet. Key topics of discussion between the two leaders will encompass trade, investment, climate, energy, space, defense industry, science and technology, agriculture, education and culture, as well as people-to-people exchanges.

The foundation for this meeting was laid during their encounter at the Group of Seven summit in Canada last year, where Lee and Lula connected over their shared experiences of overcoming hardships in their youth. Both leaders worked in factories and suffered workplace injuries during their early years, which helped them build a personal rapport. Lee extended an invitation to Lula to visit South Korea during their meeting at the Group of 20 summit in South Africa in November.

Rosangela Lula da Silva, Lula's wife, arrived in South Korea on Saturday and engaged in activities with First Lady Kim Hea Kyung. They visited Gwangjang Market, a significant traditional market in Seoul, to explore silk cloth for hanbok and select matching traditional Korean rings.

Since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1959, Brazil has emerged as South Korea's largest trading partner in South America.