Luxembourg announced it will join the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), contributing 50 million euros by 2030 through its Climate and Energy Fund. The country also stated it plans to start a long-term annual contribution to the facility in 2030.

The TFFF is a Brazilian initiative launched during COP30, in November 2025 in Brazil, with the aim of creating an international financing mechanism designed to assign economic value to preserved tropical forests, rewarding countries for conservation efforts. Since its launch, Germany, France, Norway, the Netherlands, Indonesia, and Portugal have announced contributions to the preservation fund.

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Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira participated on Friday (5) in the international climate event to discuss related issues. It was during the assembly that Luxembourg’s accession was announced. The high-level event marked the first edition of the International Climate Finance Days.

Vieira’s trip also marks the first visit by a Brazilian foreign minister to Luxembourg since the resumption of diplomatic relations in 1911.

During his meeting with local government officials, the minister discussed issues related to the provisional enforcement of the Mercosur–European Union trade agreement, as well as matters pertaining to sustainable development and bilateral trade.

According to the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations, Luxembourg’s investments in Brazil total USD 23.5 billion, primarily in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Investments by Brazilian companies in Luxembourg amount to some USD 35 billion.

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will participate in Beijing this Monday (Jun. 1) and Tuesday (2) in the 5th Global Strategic Dialogue between Brazil and China – a mechanism that facilitates the exchange of global, regional, and bilateral agendas.

Minister Vieira is expected to meet with Chinese vice-President Han Zheng and Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. The Brazilian foreign minister will also visit the National Museum of China, which is hosting events celebrating the Brazil–China Cultural Year.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Relations, China is Brazil’s largest trading partner. Trade between the two countries totaled USD 170.9 billion in 2025, with a surplus of USD 29 billion for Brazil, driven by exports of agricultural products.