The Brazilian government did not abide by its declaration of solidarity with Ukraine, which it proclaimed during the opening of the WTO (World Trade Organization) ministerial conference this Sunday. The asset will seek to reach an agreement on food security and a guarantee of supply for the world’s poorest countries, which are currently facing hunger and humanitarian crisis.
The declaration was made by more than 50 countries, including EU members, Canada, Japan and the USA. In Latin America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay signed the document.
Brazil voted and adhered to projects in international organizations that condemned Russia in the early days of the war. But as the crisis deepened, Itamaraty’s option was to continue the dialogue and abstain from voting against Moscow.
According to Brazilian ambassador and negotiator Sarquis José Sarquis, the government chooses not to “politicize” specialized institutions and therefore did not adhere to the declaration.
“This is our stance against the G20 in relation to specialized organizations like the WTO,” he said. According to him, such formations can discuss the effects of the crisis. But without revealing the political causes of these crises. Nor are we responsible for dealing with issues that need to be addressed in the Security Council or the UN General Assembly,” he said.
“We must respect the rules of international organizations, otherwise we will create distortions and precedents,” said the ambassador.
In the document released this weekend, ministers from more than 50 countries “reiterate their full support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people”.
“We express our deep regret for the devastating human losses and deep suffering caused by aggression against Ukraine,” they say. According to them, the war has “a devastating impact, including on Ukraine’s economy and trade capacity.”
For the group, the destruction of a significant part of Ukraine’s transport infrastructure, including roads, bridges, ports and railways, “significantly hampers Ukraine’s ability to produce, export and import”.
But the group went further and warned of the impact of war. “We are seriously concerned about the consequences of this destruction for Ukraine and for global trade, particularly the supply of a number of important commodities to international markets, including agricultural and food products produced by Ukraine, fertilizers, sunflower seeds and critical minerals,” he said.
The countries also noted “a large number of reports of grain looting from Ukraine”. “These actions contradict the principles and values of the WTO,” he said.
Ministers also stressed the importance of keeping markets open and predictable and Ukraine’s negotiation capability.
In light of this, we strongly condemn any action against the means of supply, production and transportation necessary for Ukraine to produce and export to the world, including agri-food products. For them, “trade routes, especially sea routes and ports, It must be ensured that it is not closed with the threat of using force”.
The statement also noted that the food crisis has gone beyond the countries involved in the war. “Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exporters of important agricultural products such as wheat, corn, barley and sunflower oil. It is a major supplier to the World Food Program. The impact of the war, including the denial of Ukraine’s access to Blacks” seriously jeopardizing the food supply to vulnerable areas. “This risks pushing millions of people into food insecurity, in addition to the already serious situation caused by COVID-19.”
Blok promises to support Ukraine and facilitate its exports. “We encourage WTO members to do the same, commensurate with their capacity, including facilitating the use of infrastructure or facilitating and simplifying customs procedures.”
They also say they will help Ukrainian farmers continue to sow and grow grains and oilseeds, in addition to providing humanitarian aid.
source: Noticias
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