Leaders of five Ibero-American nations convened a high-level meeting in Santiago, Chile's capital, on Monday, calling for the strengthening of multilateralism and international efforts to bring an early ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Hosted by Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the La Moneda presidential palace, the high-level meeting was also attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
After the meeting, the five leaders jointly met the press.
"We discussed strengthening democratic institutions and multilateralism, both of which are currently being pummeled," Lula told reporters.
"We cannot remain indifferent. At this meeting of international leaders, we once again call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. We are heartbroken by the deaths and murders that occur every day on this piece of land. We call for a ceasefire and call on the United Nations, especially the United Nations Security Council, to take action," said Boric.
The five leaders issued a joint statement after the meeting, calling for defending democracy and multilateralism and for a common strategy to address inequality, disinformation, and challenges posed by the evolution of digital technology and artificial intelligence.
Ibero-American leaders urge multilateralism, Gaza ceasefire
Ibero-American leaders urge multilateralism, Gaza ceasefire
Ibero-American leaders urge multilateralism, Gaza ceasefire
