Brazilian President Lula: "The Beijing Declaration" is an inspiration for developing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Brazilian President Lula stated at a press conference held in Beijing on the 14th that the "Beijing Declaration" gives people hope, showing that countries with economic power like China are thinking about how to contribute to the development of the poorest countries. He also said that the world is no longer the same, "we don't need a 'boss', we don't need a 'world policeman'."