British News Agency

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva emphasized in his statement on the occasion of the ASEAN Summit that countries need to act collectively to fight inequalities and build a future filled with peace.

In a post on his social media account, Lula stated that combating inequalities requires the courage to face challenges and the awareness to choose a path that will bring development to peoples. He said, "Geographical distances are not obstacles when we have shared interests that bring us closer together and the willingness to act jointly."

Lula added, "Moving forward together into the future means taking responsibility for building a fairer world for everyone."