The first day of the G20 summit is coming to an end in Rio de Janeiro. During the two sessions, the leaders of the group discussed solving the problems of hunger and poverty, as well as reforming the global governance system.
At the opening of the summit, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva noted that 81 countries, 26 international organizations, 9 financial institutions and 31 non-governmental and charitable organizations joined the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, the creation of which was initiated by the Brazilian side.
Lula da Silva explained that the new association will focus on developing international recommendations and on financing and implementing government projects aimed at strengthening social integration and food security.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters that in his speech at the plenary session, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov supported the Brazilian initiative to create an alliance. According to her, the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry noted the significant contribution of the BRICS to solving global development problems.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also addressed the session. He drew attention to the fact that over the past 10 years, the republic has lifted 250 million people out of poverty. In addition, the head of government spoke about the initiatives of the Indian leadership to ensure food security. For example, free food for more than 800 million people and the implementation of the country’s largest health insurance program, covering 550 million citizens.
Modi called on the G20 states to take into account, first of all, the interests and priorities of developing countries during the discussions.
In turn, Chinese President Xi Jinping in his speech presented eight Chinese initiatives that contribute to global development. These include cooperation within the framework of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative, support for African states, implementation of the G20 action plan to combat corruption, open scientific cooperation and more.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed that one of the priorities of South Africa’s upcoming presidency of the G20 in 2025 will be food security. He called on the G20 countries to create new large-scale financing mechanisms to support sustainable development.
South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit, noted that at the meeting the participants committed to reforming the financial architecture so that it better meets the needs of the countries of the global South.
The G20 summit is being held in Rio de Janeiro on November 18-19 as part of Brazil’s G20 presidency. Representatives of 42 countries are taking part in the summit.
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