Statement of Brazil at the UNGA72

Disarmament: “Brazil expresses itself with the authority of a country that, while mastering nuclear technology, willingly gave up possessing nuclear weapons. Brazil pronounces itself with the authority of a country whose own Constitution prohibits the use of nuclear technology for non-peaceful purposes.” 

Israel/ Palestine: “As a friend of Palestinians and Israelis, Brazil continues to support the solution of two States living side by side in peace and security, within internationally recognised and mutually agreed borders.”

Syria: “Despite the de-escalation of recent months, the conflict still engenders dramatic humanitarian consequences. The solution we must pursue is essentially political - and can no longer be postponed.”

Libya/ Yemen: “Other wars cause intolerable suffering that goes beyond borders, such as in Afghanistan, Libya, Yemen, Mali and the Central African Republic.”

Colombia: “Colombia is ending a more than fifty-year-long conflict. Brazil will continue to be a resolute partner in this effort.” 

Conflict prevention: “Prevention is about diplomacy. It is about development.”