Brasília - Today and tomorrow president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be in Salamanca, Spain, for the 15th Iberian-American Conference which brings together the heads of government and state from 22 nations. On the agenda are discussions regarding socioeconomic problems, migration, the Millennium Goals program, action plans to combat hunger and poverty, investments in infrastructure and social programs, globalization and social inclusion.

During the conference, Lula will attend various social events with the other presidents and prime ministers He will have a series of private meetings with them. He will also meet privately with the new president of the Interamerican Development Bank, Luiz Alberto Moreno.

Translator: Allen Bennett

Tomorrow Lula will sign a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of a Hispanic- Brazilian Cultural Center and a Brazilian Studies Center in Salamanca.