Lula da Silva advocates hosting BRICS summit and UN climate conference in Brazil

Brazil is committed to strengthening democracy, leading in the energy transition, and increasing investment attractiveness. This was stated by the country’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference at the Palacio do Planalto, as reported by the Brazilian government’s press service.

The head of state emphasised the significance of the upcoming 2025 BRICS summit and the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (COP30).

"I am not being humble when I tell you that we held the most important G20 in history. Now we will repeat this with the largest BRICS and hold the best ever COP in the heart of the Amazon"

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva President of Brazil

According to him, COP30, which will take place in Belem, will not only draw attention to climate change but also showcase the lives of the region’s indigenous peoples.

At the press conference, the Brazilian leader highlighted the country’s trade achievements, noting that over the past two years, Brazil has opened more than 300 new markets for agricultural products. Lula da Silva also announced the first major event of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched by Brazil during its G20 presidency. In May, a meeting of African agriculture ministers will be held.

"We will hold a meeting to showcase what we are doing well in the fight against hunger in Brazil, take them to the field to see what is happening, and organise a technical meeting coordinated by the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to transfer some of our knowledge to our African partners," explained the President of Brazil.

Additionally, during his discussion with journalists, Lula da Silva stated that the country’s recently adopted tax reform would make Brazil more attractive to foreign investors. He reminded that the legislation will come into force in 2027.

On 1 January 2025, Brazil assumed the BRICS Chairmanship. Last year, the country led the Group of Twenty (G20) and hosted the organisation’s summit in Rio de Janeiro. The launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty was one of the key outcomes of the high-level meeting.

Photo: Ricardo Stuckert / Government of Brazil