Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira has said that Brazil strongly advocates for an finish to the violence in Gaza.
“Brazil clearly requires the cessation of hostilities, the discharge of hostages, the unhindered entry of humanitarian assist, and the resumption of negotiations in the direction of a two-state answer.
“As President Lula (Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva) has frequently reiterated, the time for the realization of the Palestinians’ desire for statehood and self-determination is long overdue,” stated Vieira chatting with Anadolu in an interview.
During his go to to Ankara, Vieira said that the aim is to discover new and inventive methods to strengthen ties between Ankara and Brasilia.
He famous that bilateral commerce reached $5 billion in 2023 and emphasised the potential for vital and sustainable progress.
Vieira highlighted the significance of figuring out “new opportunities through dialogue between the governments and private sectors” of each nations.
Vieira highlighted his assembly with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and expressed that they eagerly await Erdoğan’s go to to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit in November.
He said that Brazil’s G20 presidency this yr prioritizes addressing inequality, local weather change, and international governance reform.
Vieira welcomed Türkiye’s contribution to those discussions and their participation within the G20 Task Force to determine a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty.
Vieira mentioned the BRICS+ session held in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, on June 11, noting that the addition of 4 new members (Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE) has sparked ongoing discussions about enlargement standards inside BRICS.
“This issue was addressed at the foreign ministers’ meeting in Nizhny Novgorod, where dialogue was established with partner countries invited by Russia’s presidency,” he stated.
‘SUPPORTING PROPOSAL FOR 3-STAGE CEASE-FIRE”
Vieira recalled that Brazil chaired the UN Security Council in the course of the Oct. 7, 2023 assaults.
“Brazil was the first country to propose a resolution calling for the cessation of conflicts, which was almost unanimously supported in October but was vetoed by one of the permanent members of the Council. Now, we are among the countries supporting the current proposal for a three-stage cease-fire.”
Vieria additionally burdened that Israel’s response to Gaza assaults goes past worldwide legislation and have to be condemned.
Vieira said that the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been very clear in its stance on the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the systematic disregard for primary humanitarian legislation ideas.
“The provisional measures that Israel has yet to implement are also very clear. Brazil supports the decisions of the Court and closely follows the responses of the Netanyahu government to these decisions with serious concern. Much is at stake for all humanity in this case, and the ICJ is responsibly handling the case brought forward by South Africa.”
He additionally conveyed that President Lula has strongly emphasised that the size of the “man-made humanitarian tragedy” in Gaza is unacceptable.
“My visit to Ankara is an opportunity to assess the situation and the ongoing efforts to stop the conflicts and release the hostages as a first step. I am sure both countries are ready to engage in any constructive activity leading to the restart of the peace process and the necessary steps towards a two-state solution.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr