The phone call came days after US tariffs on Brazilian goods jumped to 50 percent and before US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet on Friday to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.

　　“As two major countries of the Global South, China and Brazil have long played an important role in contributing to global economic growth and promoting a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis,“ Zhou said.

　　He said that through the phone talks, China and Brazil have sent a clear message of unity and a strong voice opposing unilateralism and protectionism.

　　According to Zhou, the two countries' commitment to advancing pragmatic bilateral cooperation will also help counter the negative impact of Washington's unilateral bullying practices in current global dynamics.

　　mojingxi@chinadaily.com.cn