Brazilian exports generated US$ 4.1 billion, imports totalled US$ 5.3 billion and bilateral trade was US$ 9.4 billion, an increase of 60% over the first six months of 2007.
Author: Alexandre Rocha
To the president at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Antonio Sarkis Jr., Brazilian food exports and imports of fertilizers from the Arab nations are examples of opportunities to be explored.
The book, which includes CDs containing basic notions of the language, was written by the Foreign Relations vice president at the organisation, Helmi Nasr, founder of the Arabic course at USP.
The auto sector fair took place last month and included nine Brazilian companies. All of them showed interest in returning next year.
Luiz Henrique wants to lead a trade mission to the country in November, when the Big 5 Show construction fair will be held. In 2009, a delegation of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce should come to Brazil
Celso Amorim was in Tunis yesterday, where he discussed strategies for boosting economic relations with local ministers. Fertilisers and agricultural goods were the main topics discussed.
The Brazilian chancellor told ANBA that there are great opportunities for strengthening economic and commercial ties. He stated, however, that businessmen must seek these opportunities.
The bus maker has set up a joint venture with the Egyptian GB Auto to produce buses in the Arab country. Investment should total US$ 50 million and production should begin in July next year.
Today the Moroccan chancellor, Taieb Fassi Fihri, told his Brazilian colleague, Celso Amorim, that his country will "strongly support" a permanent seat to Brazil when the UN reform takes place.
Cooperation in the alcohol fuel area was approached in a meeting yesterday, in Rabat, between the chancellor of Brazil, Celso Amorim, and the Moroccan minister of Energy, Amina Benkhadra.
The subject was discussed at meetings attended in the Arab country by the Brazilian chancellor, Celso Amorim, in the last two days. Greater agricultural and industrial cooperation were also discussed.
This is the central point in the final statement of the meeting for ministers of Trade from the two regions, held last week in Marrakech, Morocco.
Research points out most promising segments for Brazilian manufacturers of household and construction products, such as stones, ceramics, metals and lighting fixtures.
Interest of investors from the region in Brazil is growing, be it for establishing businesses, buying shares in companies or injecting funds into the capital market.
