Xi and Lula stress value of UN in call as US actions unsettle regional diplomacy

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Igor PatrickJanuary 23, 2026 at 10:07 PM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke by phone on Thursday to discuss global governance and international institutions. Both leaders emphasized the importance of upholding the authority of the United Nations and strengthening cooperation within the Global South. Xi urged Lula to help reinforce the UN system and resist actions bypassing the Security Council, while Lula affirmed Brazil's commitment to international law and diplomatic negotiation. The call, confirmed by both governments on Friday, occurred amidst rising geopolitical tensions that are straining multilateral systems and creating friction in Latin America and other regions. The discussion also touched on visa issues.

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Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×230% Brasilia 40% Security Council 50% Global South 60% Latin America ×260% Brazil 70% China 70% United Nations (UN) ×380% Xi Jinping ×290% Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (Lula) ×390%

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united nations 100% global south 80% multilateral system 70% geopolitical tension 60% international law 60% sovereign equality 60% regional diplomacy 50% emerging economies 50% security council 40%

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