President will arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week and will participate in the closing of the G20 Social Summit on Saturday, the 16th, in addition to attending the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Festival
The country is undergoing preparations to host the president’s bilateral meetings with leaders of nations during the summit. The location was chosen due to its proximity to the hotel where Lula will be staying. The president will arrive in Rio de Janeiro this week and will participate in the closing of the G20 Social Summit on Saturday (16) in addition to attending the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Festival. On Sunday (17), Lula will begin the bilateral meetings at Copacabana Fort, after participating in the Urban20 plenary. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that several delegations expressed interest in meeting with the president, although not all requests could be met. The president’s goal is to hold at least 13 bilateral meetings, including dialogues with figures such as Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron and Shigeru Ishiba, as well as Antonio Guterres and Ursula von der Leyen.
Monday, the 18th, will be dedicated to the first day of the heads of state summit, which will take place at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio. During this day, Lula will meet with other leaders to discuss relevant issues. On Tuesday, the 19th, the program will begin at 10 am and will include the official closing of the summit, in addition to the transmission of the Brazilian presidency to South Africa. Expectations are high in relation to the bilateral meetings, which are considered fundamental for strengthen Brazil’s international relations. The G20 summit represents a significant opportunity for Lula to dialogue with other leaders on global issues, such as sustainable development and the fight against poverty.
Published by Sarah Paula
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