International community urged for enhanced cooperation amidst global disputes, according to Brazil
In the palm of the BRICS alliance, Brazil stands tall as the current rotating president, using its position to call for a stronger multilateral approach to end conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. During a gathering of foreign ministers in Rio de Janeiro, Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira highlighted the need for action to counter humanitarian emergencies, armed conflicts, political instability, and the erosion of multilateralism.
As part of this alliance, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are joined by other nations such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Iran.
On the subject of Gaza, Vieira insisted on "the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the release of all hostages and detainees, and the entry of humanitarian aid." This humanitarian blockade, in place since March 2, is unacceptable, according to Vieira.
When it comes to the conflict in Ukraine, he called for "a diplomatic solution that respects the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter." The meeting coincided with Russian president's announcement of a three-day truce from May 8 to 10, met with Kyiv's request for a "global" ceasefire for at least 30 days.
Amidst these international crises, the BRICS countries cannot help but be preoccupied with the trade war launched by Donald Trump, particularly against China, the powerhouse of the emerging bloc. Brazil, which has been subjected to a 10% tariff, is trying to navigate a careful approach to trade.
In the upcoming declaration, expected on Tuesday, climate change will take center stage ahead of COP30, the UN’s climate conference scheduled for November in Belém, in the Brazilian Amazon. The meeting of the BRICS ministers, joined on Tuesday by representatives of associated non-member countries, is set to prepare the state summit scheduled for July 6-7 in Rio.
In response to Trump’s 100% tariff threats on countries trying to challenge the dollar's dominance, BRICS nations are actively exploring non-dollar transaction mechanisms. The group’s expansion to represent almost 40% of global GDP and emphasis on multipolarity signal a push toward de-dollarization. Yet, the search results do not specify any plans for new currency mechanisms. Brazil seeks to maintain a balanced approach, avoiding positioning the alliance as purely anti-Western to preserve its relations with the U.S.
- Brazil, as the rotating president of the BRICS alliance and current foreign minister, Mauro Vieira, is advocating for a strengthened multilateral approach to end conflicts in both Gaza and Ukraine.
- Regarding the crisis in Gaza, Vieira emphasizes the need for Israeli forces' full withdrawal, hostage and detainee release, and the entry of humanitarian aid, denouncing the current blockade as unacceptable.
- In reference to the conflict in Ukraine, Vieira calls for a diplomatic solution respecting the principles of the UN Charter, coinciding with the Russian president's announced three-day truce and Kyiv's request for a prolonged ceasefire.
- As part of the BRICS alliance, Brazil recognizes the ongoing trade war led by Donald Trump, particularly against China, and is carefully navigating trade concerns in light of a 10% tariff.
- The upcoming BRICS declaration will prioritize climate change discussions in preparation for COP30, while the alliance is also exploring non-dollar transaction mechanisms as a response to threats of 100% tariffs on countries challenging the dollar's dominance, aiming to de-dollarize without alienating Western relations.
