New -Delhi, June 20 (IANS). Brazilian ambassador to India Kenneth Felix Haikinsky da Nobrega highlighted the priorities of the country before the Brics summit will be held in Rio de Janeiro’s Modern Arts Museum next month in a special interview to Ians. With geopolitical tension and expansion of the group, the ambassador discussed extensively, the double participation of Brazil with the G7, the emerging position of the Middle East, the United Nations Security Council’s security council’s efforts to reforms and the wide role of forums such as IBSA. The Brazilian ambassador also expressed his opinion on the growing influence of Narendra Modi in Brics countries and the expected results of the upcoming summit. IANS: What were the most important priorities under Brics leadership of Brazil? Nobrega: The chairmanship of Brazil elected six sectors, including improvement in global rule, financing of climate change, global health, artificial intelligence, economics and finance. This reflects our intentions to promote the improvement in the operation of the Brics functioning. However, we must remember that Brics remains an informal group. Therefore, a strict sense cannot be talked about about institutionalization. IANS: Brazil also participated in the G-7 summit. How do you see the importance of this double participation in G-7 and Brics? Nobrega: G7 reaching the leaders of the global south is not new. This has been going on since the early 2000s. However, it is certainly a belief that the G7 is related to the emerging powers to ensure that its discussion is significant. IANS: The Brics Summit takes place in the Middle East amid growing tension and one of the sides affected by it is also a member of the Brics. How will it be handled? Nobrega: This is a very recent development. The situation changes at ground level. Brics work unanimously. This is his golden standard. We are confident that we will reach a formula that reflects our collective dependence on international law and inclusive discussions that are acceptable to all member states. IANS: Is the consensus of the United Nations Security Council possible within the Brics on the issue of reforms, especially if new members bring their priorities? Nobrega: You know that the three original members of the Brics are considered important to the Brics, which is not part of the Security Council. But on the other hand, we also know that new members also brought new interests to the discussion table. Therefore, I do not think that it is actually a stalemate in the sense that we are against the idea of being a permanent member of the Security Council of other South countries, global Southern countries. Therefore, when we discuss the United Nations Security Council reforms, there is actually no veto for the inclusion of other countries. Therefore, I think it is possible to build consensus. We are confident that it will be achieved. IANS: Can you tell us about the participation of partner countries in the upcoming summit? Nobrega: The BRICS has a tradition to invite outreach members and this year we offer partners, including Cuba, Bolivia, Nigeria, Uganda, Belo Russia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. All countries of the partner are invited to at least participate in a dedicated session. IANS: What will be achieved during the upcoming Brics summit? What do you think? Nobrega: In addition to the traditional joint statement of leaders, there will be two specific announcements. One about financing of climate change and the other about the regulation of artificial intelligence. These announcements will actually show that the extensive Brics group can make meaningful, intensive compromises on major global challenges. Of course, climate change was chosen because we also serve cop 30 later this year. In terms of climate change, Brazil has promoted an active discussion about it since the Indian G20 and Brazil has also expanded an intensive discussion on climate financing as a central priority. IANS: Will other issues such as terrorism be noticed despite six most important priorities? Nobrega: The selection of six priorities certainly does not contain other important and decisive issues such as the fight against terrorism. Brics hold more than 100 meetings during the year, including a high -level national security advisor meeting and a working group against terrorism. Foreign ministers also discussed this topic during their meeting. So there is a fight against the curse of terrorism, there is no doubt. IANS: Recently, an Indian parliamentary delegation visited Brazil, how successful was his visit? Nobrega: This was largely successful as he conveyed a message to the high officials of the legislature and also held a special, high-profile meeting with the Brazil vice president, where all Indian concerns about terrorism, especially after the terror attack on April 22, were clearly expressed. President Lula also expressed his condolences by calling Premier Modi personally. After the mission, Brazil publicly condemned the attack at a press conference. IANS: Comprehensive global South narrative What role do you see in IBSA? Nobrega: IBSA brings together the three largest democracy of Global South as India, Brazil and South Africa. If such democracy speaks among themselves, it is a different kind of conversation. They not only share the election system, but also a democratic spirit, a lifestyle. It distinguishes them from countries that have chosen other ways for development. IANS: How will you judge the role of Premier Narendra Modi on the world phase, especially in the context of Brics? Nobrega: Prime Minister Modi strengthened the Brics leadership and earned global respect. Their influence is not only in the global South, but worldwide. We consider his contribution to Brics discussions as extremely valuable to bring rights and rationalism into discussions within the Brics. -Ians bag/acade
PM Modi reinforced Brics, earned global respect: Brazilian Ambassador (IANS exclusive)
