Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney Thursday afternoon and the Canadian leader accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April.
In a social media post summarizing the phone call, Lula also says that both leaders condemned the United States' use of force in Venezuela and call for reform to global governance institutions.
A readout from the Prime Minister's Office says the two leaders discussed Venezuela and committed to a "Venezuelan-led transition process that respects the democratic will of the Venezuelan people."
The readout says both leaders discussed "the necessity" for all parties to uphold international law and the principles of sovereignty but doesn't refer directly to the United States' capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
The PMO readout does not mention any plans for Carney to visit Brazil in April.
The Canadian Press has reached out to the PMO for comment but has not yet received a statement.
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