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New UK government visit to South America: joins fight against hunger and poverty

Minister Dodds confirmed UK’s intention to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, an initiative created by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva.

UK’s Minister for International Development Anneliese Dodds is in Rio de Janeiro representing the UK at the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting – on the first visit by a member of the new government to South America.

The government aims to modernize the UK’s approach to international development with a focus on respect and partnerships with other countries.

During the visit, Minister Dodds is discussing shared challenges with Brazil and other Global South partners, such as tackling global poverty, instability, climate crisis, and economic growth.

Minister Dodds confirmed the UK’s intention to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, initiated by Brazil’s President Lula da Silva.

The UK government’s mission is to combat poverty and create a sustainable planet through equal partnerships and respect, like the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty in Brazil.

The visit highlights the UK’s support for initiatives like Bolsa Família to reduce poverty and inequality, with plans to increase involvement through expertise and partnerships.

This visit also emphasizes the UK government’s commitment to gender and racial equality on a domestic and international level.