‘People cannot be fooled by political dynasties’: President Dissanayake on Lula’s victory

Daily Mirror, Newswire and Newsfirst report that Lula responded to Dissanayake’s congratulations after winning Brazil’s election. Ada Derana, Ada Derana (தமிழ்) and Hiru News (සිංහල) also report that Lula replied to the Sri Lankan president’s message.

Newswire reports that Lula referred to meeting Dissanayake in India in February and indicated that Brazil and Sri Lanka could expand technical collaboration and trade. Daily Mirror and Newsfirst likewise report his interest in closer cooperation and commercial ties.

Newswire reports that Dissanayake’s congratulatory message characterized Lula’s win as a setback for corruption, social division and political misinformation. Daily Mirror says Dissanayake presented the result as voters rejecting those forces; Lankadeepa and WhatNews (සිංහල) report his remarks about political dynasties and the past.

Newswire reports that Lula credited Brazilians with demonstrating that democracy could withstand disinformation and extremism. The reports give no further details about plans for bilateral cooperation.