Today, November 18, begins the largest diplomatic event in the history of Brasil
In Rio de Janeiro, G20 Leaders' Summit brings together Heads of State and Government of the world's largest economies to outline solutions for today's major global challenges. The meeting continues until tomorrow, November 19, when Brasil will symbolically hand over the forum's presidency to South Africa.
Under Brasil's leadership, which has held the rotating G20 presidency since December 2023, more than 130 preparatory meetings have taken place across various Brazilian cities. The priority agenda set by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has focused on three key pillars: combating hunger and poverty, promoting sustainable development, and reforming global governance. This period marked the return of Brasil's leadership on the international agenda.
Global Alliance Against Hunger gains momentum
One of the main achievements of the Brazilian presidency is the consolidation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, which President Lula will officially launch during the opening session. The initiative already has the support of several countries and international organizations, establishing practical mechanisms for implementing effective public policies to combat hunger.
Progress on the climate and tax agenda
The Brazilian presidency has secured significant progress in two crucial areas: climate issues and international taxation. In the environmental field, a historic ministerial declaration was adopted, reinforcing commitment to the Paris Agreement and the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In taxation, the Rio de Janeiro Declaration on International Tax Cooperation paved the way for a global discussion on fairer taxation of large fortunes.
High-level international presence
The meeting brings together leaders from G20 member countries, such as Joe Biden (USA), Xi Jinping (China), and Emmanuel Macron (France), as well as representatives from international organizations like António Guterres (UN) and Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). Brasil has also invited leaders from non-member countries and regional organizations, emphasizing the forum's inclusive nature.
The G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro represents the culmination of a year of intense diplomatic work under Brasil's presidency, solidifying the country's role as a consensus-builder on crucial issues for the future of global governance.