“Without peace there is no development”, says Celso Amorim
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Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2025-12-18 04:49:56 UTC
Key Points
- Celso Amorim stated peace is essential for economic and social development during a BRICS-organized conflict mediation workshop in Brasília.
- Highlighted Brazil's diplomatic experience in international conflict mediation, including the 2010 Iran nuclear deal (Tehran Declaration) with Turkey.
- Workshop emphasized Global South countries' capacity to mediate crises independently from Western capitals.
- Amorim inverted Pope Paul VI's famous phrase, asserting that 'peace is the new name of development' through diplomatic efforts.
- Event included participation from non-BRICS mediators like Turkey and Qatar, with special recognition of South Africa's post-apartheid reconciliation model.