China will play a vital role in promoting South-South cooperation as it upholds multilateralism and shares its development experience with the developing countries, said international scholars and experts ahead of the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro and pay a state visit to Brazil from Nov. 17 to 21 at the invitation of President of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Lucas Padilha, president of the 2024 Rio G20 Organizing Committee, said China and Brazil enjoy high-quality relationship and the two countries are committed to promoting South-South cooperation.
"Our relationship with China is a relationship of quality. It is not only a relationship of trade, of commodities, but of industrialization, of investments and of a shared future. And China's objective is to strengthen multilateral organizations, which has also been the spirit of Brazilian policy historically. Both are countries of the Global South that can do South-South cooperation, that know how and have the authority to do so," he said.
Julio Cesar, director of the Canal 6 TV of Mexico, said China's participation in the G20 summit will benefit the whole world.
"China will bring proposals aimed at promoting economic, political and social development of all countries in the upcoming G20 summit. This will not only benefit the Chinese people but also bring boons to countries across the globe," he said.
Patricio Giusto, director of the Sino-Argentine Observatory, said China's clout is growing on the global arena.
"China plays a pivotal role in multilateral organizations, particularly in the G20, where its role is becoming more and more important. Its image as a leader in shaping agendas has also become increasingly prominent. They will be the key themes at the upcoming summit in Brazil," he said.
Khalid Boudali, presiding officer of the Economic, Social, and Cultural Council of the African Union, said China always shares its development experience to help other nations.
"The Chinese leadership are extending their hands to work with African nations, to exchange good experiences and good practices and to share the wealth of knowledge. We are looking for synergy and that shows that the Chinese leadership are opening their doors and their hands to work side by side with the African nations and with the African Union," he said.
Created in 1999, the G20 is a main forum for international cooperation on financial and economic issues. It comprises the European Union, the African Union and 19 countries, including China and Brazil.
Int'l experts commend China for promoting South-South cooperation
The U.S. military strike against Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, has shocked the international community, triggering a steady stream of condemnation and serious concerns worldwide.
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain issued a joint statement on Sunday, expressing serious concern about and firm opposition to the U.S. unilateral military operations in Venezuela.
The U.S. actions contravene fundamental principles of international law, particularly the prohibition on the use or threat of force, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, as enshrined in the UN Charter, constituting an extremely dangerous precedent against peace and regional security, according to the statement.
In expressing profound concern and firm rejection, the six countries stressed in the statement that the situation in Venezuela must be resolved exclusively by peaceful means, and through dialogue, negotiation and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people in all its expressions, without external interference and in accordance with international law.
Only an inclusive political process, led by Venezuelans, can lead to a democratic, sustainable solution that respects human dignity, according to the statement.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the U.S. raid in Venezuela as a violation of international law, adding that the Spanish government always advocates and defends international law and peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Addressing a meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez demanded the unconditional and immediate release of Maduro and his wife.
Noting that Latin America and the Caribbean are a zone of peace, he expressed his firm opposition to the use of force, which is an unshakable principle.
Any aggression against Venezuela shall be regarded as an attack against all CELAC member states, and nations must collectively oppose it, he stressed.
The South African government denounced the U.S. attack on Venezuela as a violation of international law, according to a statement released on Sunday.
History has repeatedly demonstrated that military invasions against sovereign states yield only instability and deepening crisis, the statement said.
South Africa calls on the UN Security Council to urgently convene a session to address this situation, according to the statement.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said what happened in Venezuela demonstrates that international law and the UN Charter are losing their practical effectiveness.
U.S. military action against Venezuela marks a dangerous precedent, as similar actions could be taken against any other nations, he said.
In addition, the foreign ministries of Namibia, Singapore, Oman and Pakistan also issued statements on the same day, expressing grave concern over U.S. interference in Venezuela's internal affairs.
They emphasized the need to uphold international law and the principles of the UN Charter while respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
They also called on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve the crisis through peaceful dialogue.
U.S. move against Venezuela sparks condemnation, concerns worldwide
