The President of the United States, Joe Biden, spoke this Thursday afternoon (7), by telephone, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The call lasted around 30 minutes, reported Palácio do Planalto. The conversation was initiated by the North American, who confirmed his arrival at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, on the 18th and 19th of this month, in Rio de Janeiro.
Also according to Planalto, Biden confirmed the American government’s decision to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. The two also discussed President Biden’s planned visit to Manaus, before the summit, and agreed to hold a bilateral meeting in Rio de Janeiro. The details of the agenda in Amazonas have not been released so far, but the visit will involve actions to combat climate change and protect forests.
“Lula reiterated his friendship and admiration for President Biden and noted the excellent moment in Brazil-US relations in recent years. Both highlighted the importance of the bilateral initiative to promote decent work in the world – the Partnership for Workers’ Rights – and the convergence of priorities between the two governments to promote the energy transition. Biden highlighted Brazil’s importance in preserving tropical forests and combating climate change”, said Palácio do Planalto, in a press release.
Also in a note, the White House reported on the conversation between Lula and Biden regarding preparations for the G20 meeting. “President Biden congratulated President Lula on the success of Brazil’s G20 presidency and highlighted the progress made in promoting workers’ rights and combating hunger and poverty. President Biden also wished President Lula a full recovery from his recent injury The two leaders agreed to maintain close contact on regional and global issues and expressed their commitment to meet at the G20”, says the note.
Global Alliance
Launched by Brazil in July, the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty aims to channel resources into programs and projects that aim to combat these two persistent problems on the planet.
To date, 18 countries, in addition to the African Union and the European Union, have formally joined the Global Alliance, through the presentation, review and subsequent ratification of their Declarations of Commitment, according to the Ministry of Social Development and Fight Against Hunger. The expectation is that all G20 countries and those invited to the Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro will confirm their participation in the alliance.
