The anticipated G20 foreign ministers meeting in Rio de Janeiro in 2024 is attracting particular attention, as international tensions around conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Gaza continue to dominate the agenda. The confrontation between the West and Russia promises to be tense, with the presence of the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs and the American Secretary of State as part of this global forum.
The host of this meeting, Brazil, aims to play a mediating role in global crises, but recent polemical statements by the Brazilian president seem to have tarnished this perspective. Despite these issues, the opening session of the meeting will address “international tensions”, followed by discussions on a possible “global governance reform” aimed at giving more weight to countries of the South in international institutions.
In addition to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, the G20 meeting will also address crucial issues such as the fight against hunger and global warming, highlighting the importance of the global challenges we face. As tensions persist between major powers, efforts to find peaceful and lasting solutions will be at the heart of debates in Rio.
This meeting offers the opportunity for international actors to dialogue, seek common solutions and reaffirm the importance of multilateral cooperation in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. While awaiting the results of these discussions, it is essential to keep in mind the urgency of acting together to promote peace, justice and sustainable development throughout the world.