THE final document of the Leaders Summit of the G20 was released this Monday afternoon (18), the first day of meetings of heads of state and government in Rio de Janeiro, and brings direct criticism of Israel’s ongoing wars in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian territory, and in Lebanon, in addition to the conflict in Ukraine, which is suffering a military invasion by Russia.
“In expressing our deep concern about the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, we emphasize the urgent need to expand the flow of humanitarian assistance and reinforce the protection of civilians and demand the removal of all barriers to the provision of assistance humanitarian on a scale. We highlight the human suffering and negative impacts of war. Affirming the Palestinian right to self-determination, we reiterate our unwavering commitment to the vision of a two-state solution, where Israel and a Palestinian state live side by side, in peace, within. of secure and recognized borders, consistent with international law and relevant UN resolutions [Organização das Nações Unidas]”, says the document.
The leaders of the 19 richest countries on the planet also call for a “comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza” and also in Lebanon, citing a UN Security Council resolution. Regarding the situation in Ukraine, the letter mentions the ongoing human suffering and the impacts this war has on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, failure and growth. The text also cites efforts to seek a solution negotiated to end the war.
“We welcome all relevant and constructive initiatives that support a comprehensive, just and lasting peace, maintaining all the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter for the promotion of peaceful, friendly and good-neighborly relations between nations”, points out the excerpt.
The G20 leaders’ letter also talks about “advancing the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons” and greater global security.
Considered the main forum for international economic cooperation, composed of 19 countries (South Africa, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, United States, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, Russia and Turkey) and two regional bodies (African Union and European Union), the G20 was chaired this year by the Brazilian government, which will hand over temporary command of the group to South Africa. The summit of heads of State and government, which began this Monday, continues until tomorrow (19) in Rio de Janeiro.
