Brazil and Japan Agree to Protect the Amazon Rainforest

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed to enhance efforts to combat climate change, including improving the protection of the Amazon rainforest. The two sides signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement on carbon reduction and other environmental issues, named the "Green Partnership Initiative," during talks held yesterday, "Friday." The agreement includes financial contributions and assistance to restore degraded agricultural lands to prevent deforestation and promote sustainable agriculture. The Japanese Prime Minister, during a press conference with the Brazilian President after the talks, indicated that "his country will contribute to achieving carbon neutrality in the world," while Lula da Silva called for increased investment in clean energy companies, emphasizing that climate change is a highly serious issue.