From July 24-27, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will travel to Rio de Janeiro to participate in a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting along with bilateral engagements with her counterparts and events on the margins. On July 27, Secretary Yellen will then travel to Belem, Brazil, for a meeting of Amazon basin ministers hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank and events related to Treasury’s international climate efforts.

During the G20, Secretary Yellen aims to further America’s leadership role within the multilateral system, which advances national interests by expanding economic opportunities for the U.S. and its trading partners while fostering cooperation on global challenges. She will engage with counterparts to advance shared objectives such as strengthening the global economy—a significant improvement driven by America's historic economic recovery under President Biden. Efforts will include evolving Multilateral Development Banks, strengthening the International Monetary Fund, tackling climate change, and addressing sovereign debt distress. Secretary Yellen also intends to deepen ties with Brazil.

In meetings with allies and partners at the G20, Secretary Yellen will reiterate America’s commitment to Ukraine and reaffirm efforts by the Biden Administration to provide Ukraine with necessary aid. Additionally, she will coordinate with G20 counterparts on countering destabilizing Iranian proxies and addressing humanitarian and economic consequences of conflicts in the Middle East.

Following the G20 meeting, Secretary Yellen will travel to Belem to deliver remarks on climate change leadership under the Biden-Harris Administration. She will highlight actions taken by the United States alongside partners and allies against this existential threat and emphasize ongoing efforts involving multilateral development banks towards global climate goals. Engagements in Belem include meetings with Amazon basin ministers hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank and a roundtable discussion on regional coordination against illicit finance linked to nature crimes in relation to the Amazon.

Rio de Janeiro Schedule:

Wednesday, July 24

- 8:15 PM BRT / 7:15 AM EDT: Bilateral meeting with Minister of Finance Fernando Haddad of Brazil.

- 9:30 AM BRT / 8:30 AM EDT: Remarks at Pandemic Fund Investment Case Launch Event.

- 4:30 PM BRT / 3:30 PM EDT: G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting (closed press).

Thursday, July 25

- 9:00 AM BRT / 8:00 AM EDT: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting session (closed press).

- 11:45 AM BRT / 10:45 AM EDT: Press conference outlining key priorities for G20 meeting.

- 4:15 PM BRT / 3:15 PM EDT: G20 meeting session on international taxation (closed press).

- Additional bilateral meetings throughout the day including Chancellor Rachel Reeves (UK), Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti (Italy), Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni (European Commission).

Friday, July 26

- 9:00 AM BRT / 8:00 AM EDT: G20 session on climate goals financing (closed press).

- 11:00 AM BRT / 10:00 AM EDT: Joint remarks with Minister Haddad on new climate change efforts.

- Additional sessions including discussions on capital flows, global debt, multilateral development bank reform (closed press).

Belem Schedule:

Saturday, July 27

- Various events including an Inter-American Development Bank meeting of Amazon Basin ministers.

- Lunch roundtable discussing private sector roles in Amazon conservation.

- Roundtable on nature crimes focusing on regional cooperation against illicit finance.

- Remarks at Goeldi Museum on U.S. efforts in tackling climate change.

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