China and Brazil call for a new world order: Joint Declaration for Multilateralism, Peace and Justice

During Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's state visit to China, the two countries issued a key joint statement. The main pillars of the document are the construction of a Sino-Brazilian community with a shared future, the strengthening of multilateralism and the call for a more just and sustainable world order.

A stronger partnership for modernisation and sustainable development

Presidents Xi and Lula confirmed deeper alignment of development strategies and a willingness to work together to modernise both economies. Together they want to promote Regional connectivity, sustainability and innovation - especially in areas such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, energy transformation, bioeconomy and food security.

2026: China-Brazil Year of Culture

Both countries want to further strengthen cultural exchanges and civilisational dialogue. The year 2026 has been officially declared as Year of Culture China-Brazilto support deeper human and social ties between the two nations.

Unity in Global Politics: the Voice of the Global South Grows Stronger

Beijing and Brasilia committed in a statement to:

• promoting multilateralism and justice in world relations,
• resistance to unilateralism, protectionism and hegemonism,
• a UN reform, including the Security Councilto better reflect the needs of developing countries.

The common goal is a fairer, more democratic and more efficient global systemthat better meets the challenges of the 21st century.

Trade vision: against tariffs, for an open world

Both countries criticised trade and tariff wars as ineffective and agreed on the need an open, inclusive and non-discriminatory global environment for cooperation and fair economic globalisation.

Solidarity with Gaza and emphasis on a peaceful solution

In the section on the Middle East, China and Brazil expressed support for the Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza and called for the implementation a permanent ceasefire. At the same time, both countries reciprocated support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine.

Conclusion? The joint statement by China and Brazil is not only a symbol of the growing partnership between two key players in the Global South, but also a clear signal to the world: an alternative, fairer model of international cooperation is not only possible, but is already taking shape.

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