Macron Invites Brazil's Lula to G7 Summit in France in June

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit to be held in June in France, according to a statement released by the Brazilian government.

The invitation was extended during a meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of an artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi.

The Brazilian presidency said the discussions focused on global political developments, peace efforts, and cooperation on international governance issues. It did not confirm whether Lula has formally accepted the invitation.

• Macron invites Brazil's Lula to join G7 summit in France in June
• Lula’s potential participation in G7 reflects Brazil’s global role
• G7 summit to include emerging economies like Brazil for broader dialogue

France is set to host the G7 leaders’ summit in mid-June, bringing together the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and France, along with the European Union. Host nations traditionally invite leaders from non-member countries to participate in select sessions, particularly those representing emerging economies or playing a significant diplomatic role.

Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, has previously been invited to G7 meetings as a guest country, reflecting its influence on climate policy, global development, and South-South cooperation. Lula has positioned Brazil as an active voice in multilateral forums since returning to office, emphasizing dialogue between developed and developing nations.

Macron has sought closer engagement with Brazil as part of France’s broader outreach to emerging economies. The two leaders have held multiple meetings over the past year, including during Lula’s state visit to France in 2025, where discussions covered climate action, trade, and geopolitical stability.

The upcoming summit is expected to address global economic conditions, climate financing, technological governance, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Invitations to leaders such as Lula reflect efforts by the G7 host to widen participation and include perspectives beyond its core members.

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If confirmed, Lula’s attendance would reinforce Brazil’s renewed foreign policy engagement with advanced economies ahead of other major international meetings later in the year.