World Leaders Unite to Combat Hunger and Poverty at G20 Summit
November 20, 2024 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In a historic move, global leaders gathered at the 19th Group of 20 (G20) Summit in Rio de Janeiro have endorsed the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, a bold initiative championed by Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
This new alliance, aimed at combating two of the world’s most pressing challenges, was signed by 82 countries, including Nigeria, whose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu highlighted the initiative’s importance during his address.
The alliance, which now includes all G20 nations, seeks to tackle hunger and poverty by fostering international cooperation between governments, organizations, and civil society. President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to these goals, aligning them with the nation’s development agenda.
He stressed that through this alliance, Nigeria aims to leverage global best practices and financial resources to improve the lives of its citizens, particularly by advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 1) to eradicate poverty and (SDG 2) to achieve zero hunger.
“The creation of this Alliance marks a significant milestone in global efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty,” President Tinubu said. “By collaborating with international partners, we aim to accelerate progress towards these goals.”
The summit saw participation from world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The alliance also gained the support of organizations like the African Union, European Union, and various philanthropic entities.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who also voiced support for the initiative, called for an integrated approach to social inclusion, highlighting the urgent need for global efforts to reduce poverty, advance gender equality, and address environmental crises.
Further discussions at the summit addressed the global governance system, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres calling for reform of the United Nations Security Council, citing its declining effectiveness in addressing global crises.
As the summit closed, discussions also centered on potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy with the anticipated return of President-elect Donald Trump in January 2025, as leaders worked to strengthen multilateral consensus on trade, climate change, and international security.
In the coming months, the G20’s focus will remain on reinforcing international collaboration to ensure sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty, marking a pivotal moment in global diplomacy.
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