[ad_1] “The Amazon is our passport to a new relationship with the world, a more symmetrical relationship in which our resources will not be exploited for the benefit of a few, but valued and placed at the service of all,” Lula said in a speech at the meeting. Deforestation rates have dropped by 42 per cent during Lula’s tenure. Preliminary satellite imaging The agreement sets the groundwork for coordination between the Amazon basin’s eight countries…
"Amazon countries sign rainforest pact to save it"Tag: pact
[ad_1] Loading The enhanced partnership comes after the US and its allies were shaken earlier this year when China and Solomon Islands signed a new security agreement, prompting fears that Beijing could use it to establish a military foothold in the Pacific nation less than 2000 kilometres off Australia’s east coast. Last week, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare used an address to the United Nations General Assembly to argue that his country had been…
"US signs Pacific pact with South Pacific Island nations"
[ad_1] CANBERRA, Australia — A Chinese ambassador says China’s engagement with South Pacific island countries poses no threat to Australia, responding to fears that Beijing will establish a military foothold in the Solomon Islands. China’s envoy to Australia, Xiao Qian, attempted to reassure his host nation in a newspaper opinion piece published Thursday as reports emerged of a planned trip by a high-level Chinese delegation to the Solomons following the completion of a bilateral security…
"Chinese ambassador says Solomons pact no threat to Australia"