In his opening remarks at the meeting, Vieira said Brazil is deeply concerned about the current situation of international peace and security, with increasing conflicts around the world and increasing geopolitical tensions, according to the French broadcaster. He pointed out that the current multilateral institutions do not have sufficient capacity to meet the challenges, and that the UN Security Council's paralysis of ongoing conflicts is unacceptable, and that this inaction has directly led to a large number of personnel**.
Vieira stressed that Brazil does not accept the use of force to resolve differences, which should be resolved through dialogue and cooperation, and not through armed conflict, within the framework of multilateralism and with the support of the United Nations. He said that more than $2 trillion is spent on military budgets worldwide every year, and more of that money should be spent on development assistance programs.
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan also called on the international community to make more efforts to promote peace talks. During the meeting, Fidan said Israel's barbaric practices in Gaza must be stopped, and called on the G20 and other international institutions to play a more active role in promoting a ceasefire and achieving a two-state solution, according to Turkey's Daily News**.
Singapore's "Lianhe Zaobao" reported that the current round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict has lasted for more than four months, and there has been no progress in recent ceasefire negotiations, and the civilian ** and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is still intensifying. At the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, Fidan said that the UN Security Council's failure to make a ceasefire decision again shows that the Security Council must be reformed, according to an aide of Fidan.
Saudi Arabia's Middle East ** reported that Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal also stressed during the meeting that international institutions must fulfill their commitments and take a clearer position, especially when dealing with the tragic situation in Gaza. Faisal urged G20 countries to take more meaningful action to end the armed conflict in Gaza.
Outside the venue, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's activities in Rio de Janeiro attracted much attention. Reuters reported that Blinken had a "frank exchange" with Brazil's Lula, and Blinken made it clear to Lula that the United States did not agree with his recent remarks about the conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip. During his visit to Africa, Lula likened Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip to the Jews imposed by Nazi Germany during World War II, sparking a backlash from Israel.
The meeting lasted nearly two hours and discussed topics ranging from the G20 summit to efforts needed to peacefully resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Brazil's office said in a statement. "Lula reaffirmed his desire for peace and wants to end the conflict in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip," Brazil said. Both sides agreed on the need for the establishment of a Palestinian state".
The holding of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting has once again highlighted the international community's call for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and promoting global governance reform. In the face of the challenges of the current international situation, all countries should strengthen cooperation, actively promote the peaceful settlement of conflicts, and promote the development of multilateralism and international order.