Japan and Brazil vow cooperation in fighting climate change
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met in Brasilia on Friday to discuss their shared commitment to safeguarding the Amazon rainforest as a critical measure against global warming. They also pledged to uphold the principles enshrined in the U.N. Charter, such as the preservation of territorial integrity and the renunciation of the use of force.
In a joint statement, Kishida and Lula expressed their concerns over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. They called for diplomatic resolutions and endorsed Palestine's bid for full U.N. membership. Additionally, they opposed the use or threat of nuclear weapons, emphasizing the urgency of achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.
While the statement did not directly mention China's geopolitical maneuvers, it highlighted Japan and Brazil's support for the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. It is worth noting that China is Brazil's largest trading partner, which adds complexity to their diplomatic relationship.
Kishida and Lula launched the Japan-Brazil Green Partnership Initiative, which aims to protect the Amazon rainforest and advance eco-friendly agricultural practices. They also announced a collaborative framework to promote carbon neutrality through biofuel adoption, demonstrating their commitment to sustainable development.
In addition, Kishida and Lula emphasized the importance of denuclearization, calling on North Korea to dismantle its nuclear arsenal and address the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by the regime. They also advocated for reforms within the U.N. Security Council and reiterated their shared aspiration for a world without nuclear weapons.
The summit witnessed a robust display of economic collaboration, with over 40 Japanese corporations signing memorandums of understanding with Brazilian counterparts. Kishida hailed this synergy between Japanese and Brazilian enterprises as pivotal in elevating bilateral economic ties.
Finally, Kishida invited Lula to visit Japan next year, commemorating the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. This visit marks Kishida's historic trip, the first by a Japanese prime minister since Shinzo Abe's attendance at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.
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