PNN – At the same time as there are doubts about the role of America in the geopolitical balance in the next 4 years, the climate crisis, the current multiple wars and the differences between the countries of the North and the South are among the issues that double the importance of the “Group of 20” meeting, and the hosting of Brazil is a turning point in the return of center of the international stage.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, the two-day meeting of the leaders of the “Group of 20” in Rio de Janeiro, chaired by “Lula da Silva”, has put Brazil in the center of the international scene. In a situation where the world has been affected by climate crises, global conflicts and recent political developments in America, Lula da Silva is trying to introduce Brazil as a mediator and defender of the interests of the global south. The event will also be an opportunity to address issues such as the fight against hunger and trade tensions between the blocs.
The climate crisis, ongoing multiple wars and differences between the rich countries of the North and the emerging economies of the South are among the factors that make the G20 meeting more than ever a scene of debate and tension.
G20; An opportunity for Brazil to play a role in the world arena
According to the Spanish section of the France24 website, Brazil has been preparing for the G20 summit for months; the meeting is a test for the diplomacy of the president of this country, Lula da Silva, who seeks to redefine Brazil’s position as a prominent and influential player on the international stage.
The G20 presidency, along with Brazil’s activity in BRICS, will provide the basis for the country’s full support for developing economies.
Analysts believe that if Brazil is managed skillfully, this country will increase its influence both regionally and globally. Brazil’s hosting of the Amazon forests has doubled the credibility of this country in the discussion of climate policies and has also provided a unique opportunity to advance the agenda of the global south to reform governance norms in order to increase the representation of developing countries.
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Holding a meeting in the shadow of Trump’s return
This meeting will be held only two weeks after the presidential election in the United States and the victory of “Donald Trump”; Although President Joe Biden will be in Rio on the eve of America leaving power, Trump’s return has raised expectations of changes in global processes. Last Saturday, Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Peru, and the Asian side called for “certainty” in the relationship between the two powers.
Climate crisis
This meeting of the world’s main economies is the first big testing ground for dealing with the climate crisis, which has been affected by the imminent and radical change of the American political path; On the other hand, the world is witnessing the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Lebanon by the Zionist regime, which increases the number of attacks and deaths every day. Meanwhile, the West’s trade tensions with China are escalating, and NATO is eagerly waiting an easing of the situation.
There is no doubt that America’s role in the fight against climate change is undeniable as the second largest emitter of polluting gases. Yesterday, Sunday, Biden visited the Brazilian Amazon and announced the allocation of 50 million dollars (about 47 million euros) for the protection of the world’s largest tropical forest.
Global conflicts
During a gathering before the start of the G20 meeting, Da Silva emphasized that the fight against climate change can promote “a broader urban agenda of inclusion and social justice.” He added: environmental transformation is a valuable opportunity to create employment and income for young people.
“Antonio Guterres”, the Secretary General of the United Nations, also confirmed Da Silva’s comments, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, respect for international laws in Ukraine, and an end to violence in Sudan. He also emphasized his commitment to multilateralism and opposition to isolationist approaches such as the policies of the US president-elect.
Fight against hunger
In addition, the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur (a trade union of South American countries including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay), which has been under negotiation for two decades, will return to the center of discussions.
The agreement seeks to create the largest free trade area in the world, covering a market of 780 million people; it eliminates more than 90 percent of tariffs between the two blocs, and the annual trade volume is estimated at between 40 and 45 billion euros.
Criticisms also include the use of transgenic fodder and antibiotics as growth promoters in South American animal husbandry. In response to this agreement, French agricultural organizations have prepared a demonstration for today, November 18, and are seeking to prevent the formation of this agreement.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron, who went to Argentina before leaving for Brazil, assured during a meeting with the President of this country, Javier Mili, that his government “will not sign” the trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
From the first meeting of the left-wing Da Silva with his Argentinian libertarian counterpart to the absence of the presidents of Russia and Ukraine
The first meeting between Lula da Silva and his Argentinian counterpart Xavier Milli will be one of the controversial meetings in the framework of the Group of 20 meeting. Both countries have reduced their relations to the maximum due to political differences.
Like last year’s G20 meeting in New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be absent from the Rio meeting, but unlike previous meetings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been invited to the Brazil meeting.
German Chancellor Olaf Schultz announced: Despite Germany’s strong support for inviting the President of Ukraine to participate in the G20 meeting in Brazil, unfortunately, unlike the previous meetings of this group, Zelensky was not invited to this meeting.