Domestic action lays the groundwork to tackle global challenges, Brazil’s Bolsonaro tells UN – Global Affairs

“Our collective responsibility… is to understand the scope of the challenges that make up this watershed moment,” he said, referring to the theme of this year’s General Debate. “And, from there, build responses that draw their strength from common goals for all of us.”

This effort must begin in each country, he continued.

“It is what we do at the domestic level that is a measure of the authority with which we act internationally.”

Mr. Bolsonaro continued to highlight the Government’s efforts to save lives and maintain jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic, including by ensuring emergency financial support to those most in need and starting a business. launched an extensive vaccination program that resulted in more than 80% of the country’s 210 million people being vaccinated.

These and other measures mean that the Brazilian economy is in full recovery mode.

“The economy is on track to grow again,” the president said. “Poverty has increased worldwide as a result of the pandemic. In Brazil, it started to plummet.”

He said it is estimated that by the end of 2022, 4% of Brazilian families will live on less than $1.90 a day – down from 5.1% in 2019. Additionally, both unemployment and inflation are flat. decline, and Brazil is the fourth largest foreign direct investment destination in 2021.

He also cites the strides in food production, which has made Brazil one of the world’s largest food exporters, as well as achievements in the area of ​​sustainable development, including securing more than 80 % of the Amazon forest remains intact and modernizes the biofuel industry.

“We have the peace of mind of those on the right path. The path to shared prosperity,” Mr. Bolsonaro said. “Shared among Brazilians and beyond, shared with our neighbors and other partners around the world.”

At the same time, he noted that the sustainable development agenda is affected in many ways by threats to international peace and security, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine – the aftermath. Its value could already be felt in the global prices of food, fuel and other things. raw materials.

“We support all efforts to reduce the economic impacts of this crisis. But we do not believe that the best way is to apply unilateral and selective sanctions that are not consistent with international law,” he said.

“The solution to the conflict in Ukraine will only be achieved through negotiation and dialogue.”