As the G20 Summit approaches, the leader of Brazil's Landless Workers Movement (MST) calls for deeper Brazil-China collaboration to address critical challenges like food security, education, and renewable energy.
Amid a global decline in American imperialism, Joao Pedro Stedile, leader of the Brazil's Landless Workers Movement, a social movement aimed at land reform, has advocated for a stronger partnership between Brazil and China, aiming at tackling Latin America's persistent social and economic issues.
Stedile criticized the U.S.'s increasing militarism and its pursuit of profit through armed conflict. Instead, he called for a shift toward technology-driven solutions to pressing issues like food and education.
"What we need is to join forces and develop new technologies to solve the population's fundamental problems – which are food and education. We need Chinese technology to increase education programs in Brazil," he said.
Given Brazil's vast geographical size, Stedile emphasized the importance of investing in high-speed electric trains to improve mobility across the country.
"As Brazil is a continental country, we need high-speed electric trains to transport people and goods. But we don't know how to do it and we don't have the capital. China can do this for us, and then set up Chinese-Brazilian factories," Stedile said.
Looking ahead, the leader expressed optimism about the future of Brazil-China economic integration. He noted that both governments are committed to fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.
The 19th summit of G20 is scheduled from Nov. 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro of Brazil.
Brazil's Landless Workers Movement leader advocates for stronger China-Brazil cooperation
Permanent representative of Israel to the United Nations (UN) Danny Danon on Thursday denied that any discussions had occurred between Israel and the UN regarding delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Danon made these remarks at the UN headquarters in response to a query from a China Central Television (CCTV) reporter about the ongoing failure to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Israel blocked the entry of goods and supplies into Gaza on March 2, following the end of the first phase of a January ceasefire deal with Hamas. It resumed attacks on Gaza on March 18.
With no food, no supplies, and no relief in sight, Gazans have been enduring a relentless fight for survival.
In response to mounting international condemnation, Israel has proposed that its military take over the distribution of aid - a move widely criticized by the international community.
Briefing a Security Council meeting on Tuesday, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher noted that the UN has met for over 12 times with the Israeli authorities regarding the latter's proposed aid distribution model, yet no solution had been found.
Danon, however, stated that no discussions have taken place in recent weeks regarding the issue.
"I don't know about that. Actually I listened to Mr. Fletcher's remarks at the Security Council the other day, and I can tell you that he visited Israel but he had no discussion about that fund because it was way back and in the last few weeks there was no dialogue about that. I would expect UN officials to engage when they want to speak about issues they know how to reach us, they know how to reach the U.S. mission. We are here to engage," he said.
"They got some information from the media, I assume. But I think they should look into that and to realize that if they want to be involved, that is the way to be involved," he added, reiterating that the UN has not reached out.
In response to Danon's denial, the United Nations reaffirmed its position, standing by the public statement released by Fletcher.
"I heard what he said, and we stand by what Mr. Fletcher has said," Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary-General noted later on the day, commenting on Danon's statement.
"Mr. Fletcher gave the details," he continued.
Israel envoy denies discussions with UN on enabling Gaza aid deliveries
