Brazil criticizes developed countries for lack of support

A Brazilian government official criticized developed countries, including France, for not helping developing nations industrialize. Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira made these comments at a press briefing in Brasilia ahead of a meeting of Brics energy ministers. He stated that developed countries show "no interest" in offering support. Silveira's remarks came during a discussion about Brazil's oil exploration activities in the Amazon region. He pointed out that French media often question Brazil's energy policies but did not shy away from highlighting France's own oil interests. He emphasized that Brazil's energy transition should benefit all and not exclude anyone. The meeting of Brics countries is part of a series of events leading up to a summit in Rio de Janeiro in July. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva aims to unite Brics nations on climate finance ahead of the upcoming United Nations climate conference known as Cop30, set to take place in November. Brazil is concerned about the outcomes of previous climate talks, as they were seen as inadequate. Brazil's negotiator for Brics, Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, noted that significant financial support is needed to help developing countries lower emissions. During the briefing, Silveira also touched on the alignment among Brics members for a balanced energy transition, contrasting this with views expressed by the US. The energy meeting in Brasilia includes representatives from China, India, Russia, and other nations, with some participating via video link. Silveira expressed optimism about achieving meaningful outcomes in energy policy discussions, recalling the success of last year's G20 meeting in reaching a consensus on energy matters.