Xi advocates for multipolarity ahead of G20 Summit set to amplify the voice of Global South.
Upon arriving in Rio de Janeiro for the 19th G20 Summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to collaborate with all parties to promote a fair and organized multi-polar world and a globally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.
In a written statement, Xi emphasized his desire for the G20 to play an even more significant role as a key platform for international economic cooperation.
The G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place from Nov. 18-19, is notable as the first meeting since the African Union (AU) became a full member, marking a significant step toward amplifying the voice of the Global South.
Javier Miranda, former president of Uruguay’s Broad Front party, expressed hope that the summit will promote the creation of a multi-polar world, with dialogue at its core, amidst a turbulent world marked by conflicts and wars.
Brazil, assuming the presidency of the G20, has chosen “Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet” as the summit’s theme, with a focus on addressing hunger, poverty, inequality, sustainable development, and global governance reforms.
Xi stated that building a just world requires the G20 to uphold mutual respect, equal cooperation, and support for Global South countries’ development, while creating a sustainable planet demands promoting eco-friendly production and lifestyles to harmonize humanity with nature.
The Chinese president also voiced China’s active support for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s proposal for a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
Rodrigo Castro, deputy secretary for Major Events and Promotion Actions of Rio de Janeiro, highlighted the importance of China’s partnership in addressing global issues like governance, hunger, sustainability, and the environment, noting that many solutions for developing countries come from China’s practices.
Apart from attending the G20 summit, Xi will also conduct a state visit to Brazil, marking 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations, where he plans to discuss bilateral relations and common international and regional issues with President Lula.
Brazil is Xi’s second stop on his two-nation tour, after visiting Peru, where he participated in the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, held a state visit, and met with U.S. President Joe Biden.
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