‘We are living through a period of conflict almost reminiscent of WWII,’ the Brazilian leader pointed out.

On Tuesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital following their participation in the BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro.

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During a joint press conference, Lula reiterated his conviction about the urgent need to reform all multilateral institutions, particularly the United Nations Security Council — a central issue on the agenda of the forum of major emerging economies.

“A diverse country like Brazil has the obligation to maintain political, cultural, economic, and trade relations with another country as diverse as India,” said Lula, describing India as a democracy with “1.4 billion inhabitants” that “works for peace.”

Lula warned that peace “is being forgotten” in a world that has also “set aside the teachings that Mahatma Gandhi left for humanity,” noting that “we are living through a period of conflict almost reminiscent of World War II.”

Lula said that both Brazil and India, as “promoters of peace,” are also “united in the fight against climate change” and share the spirit guiding Brazil’s role as host of COP30, which will take place this November in the Amazonian city of Belem.

In that context, he reiterated the need to move forward with UN reform, especially of the Security Council. He argued that “it is unacceptable for countries like Brazil and India not to hold seats” while “countries that promote and encourage wars” do.

Modi agreed with Lula and emphasized the role of Brazil, India, and BRICS in the pursuit of “sustainable” peace around the world — one that prevails over the “culture of war and terrorism,” which he strongly condemned.

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Source: EFE

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