Brazil will emphasize the urgent need to restructure global governance and ensure the availability of peace-building mechanisms.The country assumed the rotating presidency of the G20 on December 1, 2023, and will continue in this role until November 30, 2024.
The agreements were signed during President Lula’s official visit to the African country, when he also proposed raising ties between the two nations to the level of a strategic partnership.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that additional shipments of rice, corn, and soybeans, will be dispatched to the country in the coming weeks.
Brazil has other priorities such as developing trade policies related to sustainable environmental development and enhancing women's participation in international trade.
During the launch, Brazil’s Vice President Alckmin emphasized the country's potential to lead in issues such as food security, energy security, and climate action.