A research report underscores that despite a consistent decline in new cases over the past decade, Brazil continues to grapple with high rates of new infections.
Brazil’s representative at the UN emphasized the country's condemnation of acts of terrorism against Israeli civilians and urged the immediate release of the hostages.
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield noted that the US president is in the region of the conflict, which she said demonstrates the country’s involvement in the issue. “We need that diplomacy to play out,” she declared.
Lula said that Brazil, in its temporary presidency of the UN Security Council this October, will work towards peace and will join the efforts to bring about an immediate and definitive end to the conflict.
The Brazilian and the Ukrainian heads of state met in New York on Wednesday, a day after the opening of the 78th United Nations General Assembly. It was the first meeting between the two.