Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Brazil late Saturday night (16), marking her presence at the highly anticipated G20 meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
After a brief technical stop in Cape Verde, Meloni was received in Rio de Janeiro with military honors and by the Italian ambassador to Brazil, Alessandro Cortese.
This is the first return of an Italian prime minister to Brazil since 2010.
G20 Agenda
Meloni's schedule at the G20 includes discussions that are central to the global future: combating poverty, energy transition and sustainable development. In addition, she will have a bilateral meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, where topics such as trade, sustainability and international cooperation are expected to be on the agenda.
In a brief statement during his visit to Cape Verde, Meloni highlighted his enthusiasm for the event: “We will have a great G20 in the wonderful city,” he said. The event will take place on November 18 and 19, bringing together leaders of the world’s largest economies.
Focus on combating poverty and energy transition
The Italian leader will address two of the three main sessions of the G20. In the first, on Monday, she will address the fight against poverty, an issue in which Italy has a long tradition of leadership.
Rome is home to three important UN agencies dedicated to food security and sustainable development: FAO, WFP, and IFAD.
Meloni will take advantage of the moment to reinforce Italy's historic commitment to supporting the most vulnerable nations in ensuring food security.
On Tuesday, his speech will focus on energy transition and sustainable development, strategic areas for the global future and priorities for Italian international cooperation.
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