Tag: G20
Guterres Urges Climate Justice in South Africa During G20 Presidency
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, visiting South Africa during its G20 presidency, delivered a strong message emphasizing the urgent need for climate justice for Africa. Related:WHO’s Latest Malaria Report: A Call to Address Disparities in Health Access Guterres underscored the continent’s immense potential a youthful and growing population, rich cultural and natural diversity, and a robust […]
December 11, 2024
More than 80 countries have joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
China’s President Xi Jinping presented eight initiatives to contribute to global development, which include cooperation under the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, support for African states, and the implementation of the G20 anti-corruption action plan. Related: G20 Summit: Brazil Proposes Advancing Carbon Neutrality Goals to 2040 At the opening of the G20 summit in Rio […]
November 19, 2024
G20 Leaders Lightly Mention Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine
The heads of state expressed their deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. At the summit held in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) issued a statement with mild references to the wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine. RELATED: Venezuela Backs Brazil’s Initiative to […]
November 19, 2024
Venezuela Backs Brazil’s Initiative to Combat Hunger and Poverty at G20 Summit
In his remarks, Maduro emphasized Venezuela’s readiness to contribute its expertise from the Local Supply and Production Committees (CLAP) and the School Feeding Program (PAE) to this significant alliance aimed at combating hunger and poverty. Related: Nicolas Maduro Urges Venezuelans to Stay Vigilant Amid Terrorist Threats Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has expressed his support for […]
November 18, 2024
Hunger and Poverty Are Not the Result of Scarcity, Lula Says at the G20 Summit
The Brazilian president deemed it “unacceptable” that trillions of dollars are allocated to military expenditures. On Monday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva inaugurated the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing that eradicating hunger is essential to achieving a world at peace. RELATED: G20 Summit: Lula and Al Sisi Reject Attempts to […]
November 18, 2024
G20 Summit: Lula and Al Sisi Reject Attempts to Liquidate the Palestinian Cause
The Rio de Janeiro Summit brings together the heads of state of the world’s largest economies. On Monday, Presidents Lula da Silva (Brazil) and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (Egypt) emphasized their shared opposition to “any attempt to undermine the Palestinian cause” and reaffirmed their support for the two-state solution as the only resolution to the Middle […]
November 18, 2024
G20’s Social Meeting Kicks Off in Rio De Janeiro
Social activists do not expect world powers to offer solutions to the most serious humanitarian and environmental problems. For the first time in the history of the Group of Twenty (G20), Brazilian President Lula da Silva is promoting a Social G20, a meeting where non-governmental organizations will discuss global social challenges. RELATED: Geopolitical Turmoil Shakes […]
November 14, 2024
Lavrov to Represent Russia at Rio de Janeiro’s G20 Summit
In recent years, the Russian diplomat has replaced President Putin at numerous international events. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will represent Russia at the G20 summit to be held from November 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro, where Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin declined to travel. RELATED: Iran and Russia Link Their National Payment Systems […]
November 13, 2024
President Sheinbaum: 1% of G20 Arms Spending Should Be Redirected to the Poor and Women
Mexico hopes that international forums will clearly analyze issues such as gender equality and sustainable development. On Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced she will propose to the members of the Group of Twenty (G20) that 1 percent of their military spending be allocated to fighting poverty and defending women’s rights. RELATED: Mexico: Two Migrants […]
November 8, 2024
Türkiye to Maintain Sincere Cooperation With BRICS: President Erdogan
The BRICS countries, many of which are also members of the G20, cover 30 percent of the Earth’s surface, he pointed out. On Tuesday, on the eve of traveling to Kazan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promised “sincere cooperation” between Türkiye and the BRICS. RELATED: BRICS Summit: Lula and Putin Talk by Phone “The BRICS countries, […]