Lula: The United States must treat Brazil with respect – VIDEO
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the United States had failed to show respect in handling the appointment of its ambassador to Brazil, criticizing Washington’s approach to the diplomatic process.
Speaking on the issue, Lula said the U.S. ambassador-designate had remained in office for a year and a half without being sent to Brazil, but that President Donald Trump was now seeking to have the appointment approved according to Washington’s preferred timetable.
Lula also criticized the reported decision to suspend the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, calling it an “irresponsible” and “thoughtless” move. He stressed that Brazil would not accept foreign interference in its domestic affairs or electoral process.
The Brazilian president said he had recently spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the need for the UN Security Council to convene and had also held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He added that he plans to speak with Trump as well.
Lula called on the leaders of the world’s major powers to meet face-to-face to discuss global crises, saying they should put aside differences and work toward solutions. He noted that the war in Ukraine, which many expected to end quickly, has now continued for five years.
Commenting on the Middle East, Lula said the United States believed it had secured victory after killing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, but argued that “the war had not even begun.” He added that countries around the world are now feeling the impact of disruptions to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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