Brazil's Lula says national sovereignty not up for discussion

SAO PAULO, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday that national sovereignty is not up for discussion and called it "sacred."

"There are no forbidden topics for discussion. The only thing I do not discuss is the sovereignty of my country. That is sacred," Lula said in an interview with local media.

He also noted that he plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington in the first week of March.

Lula said that he will address various issues of common interest, including industrial cooperation, mineral exploration, and investments. ■