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he President Javier Milley He arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday, where the G20 leaders’ summit will open on Monday, his first since taking office. The president’s visit will include meetings with International Monetary Fund Managing Director Xi Jinping and the President of India.
According to the plan, the president’s first activity tomorrow will be to attend the plenary meeting of heads of state, at which leaders of various countries will deliver speeches at different meetings on topics such as the fight against hunger and poverty, the reform of global governance institutions. In addition, they will also share a working lunch and Take a traditional summit family photo.
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yes ok No separate meeting planned with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, This will be the first face-to-face meeting between the presidents of Argentina and Brazilafter many crossings before and after the liberals arrived at the Rose Palace.
At the end of the G20 social parallel event, Lula urged civil society to “scream” and “protest” if leaders do not adhere to the commitments adopted at the G20 or any international forum. “If we as leaders don’t think so, you are the ones who have to change. Shout, protest, demand, because otherwise it won’t happen.” he urged.
“Neoliberalism has exacerbated the economic and political inequalities that plague democracies today,” he said in a fiery speech. “Governments must break the growing dissonance between the voice of the market and the voice of the street,” he said.
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The agenda for the opening ceremony of the G20 Summit on Monday includes a bilateral meeting between the heads of state and World Bank President Ajay Banga at 4:30 pm.
At the same time, starting at 6 p.m., a reception will be held for all heads of state attending the Rio de Janeiro meeting.
World leaders and businessmen will hold various bilateral meetings on Tuesday. The Argentine President’s agenda opens the most important and anticipated bilateral relations of the visit: Interview with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at 10:20 am.
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The meeting will take place despite Mr Milley expressing a desire to end trade ties with China during last year’s campaign. “We don’t make agreements with communists”he said many times.
But after taking office, he thanked Xi Jinping for his “congratulations and good wishes” and took a more conciliatory tone towards Beijing. recent, Milei defines the Asian giant as “a very interesting partner”.
“I was very pleasantly surprised by China. This is a very interesting business partner because it doesn’t ask for anything, the only thing they ask for is that they not be bothered.”, he stated at the end of September on Susana Gimenez’s TV show.
11:30, Milley to meet with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgievameeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 12 o’clock. The last bilateral meeting of the day will be held at 1:00 pm with the Italian company Enel Flavio Cattaneo.
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At a two-day summit, leaders of the world’s major economic powers hoped to achieve social progress in a bloc fractured by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a leader of the South and Western ally, will use his long diplomatic experience to defend multilateralism.
This despite Trump was re-elected in the United States, announcing a new turn towards isolationism and the risk of a trade war starting next year.
The summit, which coincides with COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, comes as the climate crisis tests the world like never before at the end of the year, with Brazil suffering floods, droughts and forest fires.
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The main absentee from the Rio summit will be Russian President Vladimir Putinwhich was missing in the previous version. After the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest, he announced he would not go so as not to “disrupt” the debate.
However, Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and extend his stay, making a state visit to Brasilia on Wednesday.
China is Brazil’s largest trading partner and the two countries have jointly tried unsuccessfully to act as mediators in the war in Ukraine. The conflict, coupled with Israel’s offensives in Gaza and Lebanon, threatens to exacerbate divisions.
“We are negotiating with countries on the geopolitical paragraphs of the final declaration (…) in order to reach consensus on both issues” said Mauricio Lirio, Brazil’s chief diplomatic negotiator for the G20.
Brazil hopes to reach consensus on issues that are priorities for its G20 presidency, such as ending hunger and taxing the “super rich”
As leader of Latin America’s major economic power, Lula set the tone last May: “Many people insist on dividing the world into friends and enemies, but the most vulnerable are not interested in simplistic dichotomies.”explain.
The first plenary meeting of the summit on Monday will focus on the formal launch of “Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty”, This is the star initiative of Lula, a former metalworker from a poor family.
The alliance will bring together countries and international agencies around the world to free up financial resources to fight hunger or replicate measures that work at the local level.
Regarding the taxation of billionaires, the G20 countries pledged to “cooperate to ensure that the richest people are effectively taxed” after holding a finance ministers meeting in Rio at the end of July.
It remains to be seen whether and on what terms leaders will make this commitment.
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How could President Miley’s approach to international diplomacy differ from previous Argentine administrations at the G20?
**Interview with Political Analyst, Dr. Laura Mendes, on Javier Miley’s Upcoming G20 Summit**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Mendes. As President Javier Miley heads to his first G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, what do you think are the key challenges he will face?
**Dr. Mendes:** Thank you for having me. Significant challenges await President Miley at the G20. His administration has expressed a shift away from trade relationships with China, yet he is set to meet with Xi Jinping. Balancing his previous commitments with the realities of international diplomacy will be key. Additionally, engaging with leaders like Indian Prime Minister Modi and World Bank President Georgieva will be crucial for Argentina’s economic interests.
**Interviewer:** Speaking of those meetings, what impact do you think Miley’s discussions with Xi Jinping will have, especially given his past statements?
**Dr. Mendes:** Miley’s evolving stance on China is notable. Initially, he vehemently rejected trade agreements with what he called “communist” countries. However, his recent comments reflect a pragmatic approach. This meeting could redefine Argentina’s relationship with China, potentially opening avenues for investment and trade that were previously closed off.
**Interviewer:** The summit will also focus on global challenges like poverty and the climate crisis. How do you see Miley addressing these issues, especially in light of Lula’s call for activism from civil society?
**Dr. Mendes:** Addressing hunger and poverty aligns with Miley’s economic policies, but he may face resistance or criticism if he does not adequately respond to Lula’s call for civil engagement. Given Brazil’s current environmental challenges, it will be crucial for Miley to align his positions with broader climate goals, which might mean reevaluating some of his previous stances.
**Interviewer:** with the backdrop of a divided international landscape—especially the imminent return of a possibly isolationist US under Trump—how critical is this summit for global cooperation?
**Dr. Mendes:** The G20 is increasingly vital as leaders navigate this fractious environment. Miley has an opportunity to position Argentina as a player committed to multilateralism, especially against the backdrop of rising tensions in regions like the Middle East and Ukraine. This summit can set the tone for Argentina’s foreign policy under Miley and can influence how other nations view the country on a global stage.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Mendes, for your insights. It will certainly be interesting to see how this summit unfolds.
**Dr. Mendes:** My pleasure. I’m looking forward to seeing the outcomes from Rio.
