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Lula and Macron call for strengthening the UN in response to Trump's 'Peace Council'

Published January 27, 2026, 19:00
Lula and Macron call for strengthening the UN in response to Trump's 'Peace Council'

The Presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and France, Emmanuel Macron, agreed to promote the strengthening of the UN in response to US President Donald Trump's initiative to create a 'Peace Council'. The two leaders, in a phone call, emphasized the need for peace initiatives to align with the mandates of the UN Security Council. Lula expressed his desire for the council to focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip and include a representative from Palestine. The discussion also concerned the situation in Venezuela, with both leaders condemning violence and emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the region.