nation African tour, during which he has called for more cooperation between developing countries to face the challenges of globalisation. He visited Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. The Brazilian leader has sought to expand ties with Africa, both to boost his profile as a developing world leader and to build on historical links between Brazil and Africa. "It's not just about reaching business deals but it's the strategy of a politician who is conscious of the historical debt towards Africa," he said. Lula met members of Senegal's Brazilian community and watched Senegalese youths demonstrate the capoeira, an acrobatic fighting style originally developed by slaves brought to Brazil. In a statement, Wade said he took note of Brazil's push for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council, while Lula said he supported Africa's drive for greater representation. On a lighter note, the two leaders promised a treat for soccer fans in their football-crazy nations. "They reaffirmed the principle of a friendly encounter between the national teams," the statement said. --SP 2158 Local Time 1858 GMT
