Obama, Brazil leader focus on economy, energy

[Judi Lynn]

Posted on Saturday, 03.14.09
Obama, Brazil leader focus on economy, energy

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva discussed the economy, energy and the environment Saturday during their first White House meeting.

Both leaders said the Oval Office sit-down was productive and they looked forward to seeing each other at the Group of 20 nations meeting in London early next month, followed by the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad in mid-April.

"I have been a great admirer of Brazil and a great admirer of the progressive, forward-looking leadership that President Lula has shown throughout Latin America and throughout the world," Obama said after the meeting.

"We have a very strong friendship between the two countries but we can always make it stronger," he said.

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