Irene Lôbo
Reporter - Agência Brasil

Brasília - Yesterday (11), President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on Brazilian and foreign entrepreneurs to open discussions with the Brazilian government on the major infrastructure projects the country requires. Lula said that entrepreneurs will play a vital role and that he has already suggested that the Minister of Mines and Energy, Dilma Rousseff, hold a meeting in April to demonstrate to entrepreneurs the opportunities for partnerships in infrastructure.

"This is the moment to believe in the country," the President commented, reiterating that Brazil is experiencing an extraordinary time.

"Our destiny is not to lose Brazil's current chance to undergo a sustainable growth cycle that can last 10, 15, or 20 years," Lula added.

Translation: David Silberstein