America News Agency

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated in a social media post that his country possesses minerals of strategic importance to the future of the planet.

Lula said these resources play a fundamental role in the production of mobile phones, electric vehicle batteries, solar panels, processors, turbines, radars, rockets and defense equipment. He also announced that the first meeting of the National Council for the Industrialization of Critical and Strategic Minerals had taken place.

Lula reported that the meeting approved a list of priority elements and substances targeted for refining and industrial processing in Brazil. He added that partnerships would be established with other countries while preserving national sovereignty.

Lula emphasized that his priorities were to create jobs, provide new opportunities for the population and ensure that wealth generated from natural resources contributes to Brazil's economic growth.