"The world today is more complex than it was twenty years ago, and Brazil has never been as important as it is now," says Celso Amorim.

247 - Ambassador Celso Amorim, who served as Foreign Minister in Lula's government and Minister of Defense in Dilma's government, stated last night, while participating in a debate on the new Brazilian foreign policy promoted by Brasil 247 and PUC (SP) at the Tuca Theater in São Paulo, that today's world is far more complex than it was twenty years ago, when Lula first came to power. "Back then there was more dialogue between the powers, the multipolar world was forming, and the rules were clearer. Therefore, we had a lot of room to act with an active and assertive foreign policy. Today, we have a war in the heart of Europe and we may be heading towards a division between the powers," he said.

Amorim also said that, in the current context, Brazil has once again become a protagonist, especially because President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has the leadership and credibility to engage in dialogue with all actors. "With the exception of what has occurred in the last four years, Brazilian foreign policy has always been considered a model," he said. Amorim also stated that consistent dialogue between Mercosur and the European Union will be important for greater global balance and the consolidation of a multipolar world.

At the event, he stated that the conversation between White House special envoy Jake Sullivan and President Lula focused primarily on the invitation for a visit to the United States, but also touched on other topics such as Venezuela and international geopolitics. "Respect prevailed between the two countries," he affirmed. In the future government, Amorim will not be Foreign Minister, but is expected to hold a position in Brasília as a special advisor to President Lula.

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