Brazil’s President Lula da Silva left for India this week for the G20 Summit and to take on a leadership role. He took off from Brasilia after joining the Independence Day festivities.
He will arrive in New Delhi by Friday night, with stops in Recife and Tunisia.
Over the weekend, Lula will share Brazil’s plans for its G20 leadership, set to start on December 1.
Brazil aims to focus on social issues during its time at the helm. Hunger, poverty, and sustainability are key topics.
Additionally, Brazil seeks G20’s help to change international groups. They want a bigger UN Security Council, aiming to join as a permanent member.
Brazil will host about 20 talks for ministers and 50 for other officials in the coming months.
These events will lead to the significant G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro in 2024.
During its leadership, Brazil will also open talks with civil society. This will let non-government groups advise world leaders.
Context
Brazil has been a G20 member since the group’s inception in 1999. The G20 brings together the world’s major economies, both developed and developing.
For Brazil, this membership holds significant international clout. In the past, the country has pushed for reforms in global economic governance.
Brazil is not new to global leadership roles; it has headed other international forums before.
Over the years, Brazil has built strong alliances with other BRICS nations. These nations are Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
BRICS aims to challenge the dominance of Western powers in global matters. Brazil’s G20 presidency marks a new chapter in its international influence.
The country hopes to build a more inclusive global economic system. A focus on social issues sets Brazil’s leadership apart from past presidencies.