Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said his counterpart, President Donald Trump, was elected to govern the United States, not “to rule the world.”
Trump has to maintain “democratic and civilized” relations with the rest of the world, Lula noted, concerning Trump’s intention.
Trump had said on Tuesday at a news conference that the United States would take ownership of the Gaza Strip and redevelop it after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere.
The Brazilian president also criticised the United States for promoting itself as “a symbol of democracy and ‘sheriff’ of the world.”
He described Trump’s statements on the occupation of certain countries and territories as “provocations.”