Countries have several agreements but will grow even closer ties, says the Jordanian ambassador to Brasília, Ramez Goussous, who is leaving office. Heads of state from the two regions met this month.
Author: Isaura Daniel
Isaura Daniel
A journalist with a degree from Unisinos and experience in economy and finance, she has been responsible for international coverages and amassed eight journalism prizes.
Mohammed Youssef Darwich opened tour operator Egípcia Tours in São Paulo in 2007. The company, whose main focus is packages to the Middle East, already has three units.
Show ‘The Mediterranean Approach’ features photos, video-installations, short films and sculptures relating to the Mediterranean Sea and it surroundings. It will run at Sesc Pinheiros until January.
The Brazilian female shoe brand already has 20 franchises in the Arab world and could expand to further countries in the region next year. In September, Dumond released its collection in Dubai.
In September, sales to the region remained at the same level as in the same month last year, US$ 1.3 billion. Exports from Brazil to all markets dropped 5.1%.
A research by the International Organisation for Migration shows that most of the inhabitants of Europe who have left the continent due to the crisis moved to Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Mexico.
Arab and South American countries signed a framework agreement in the area and should establish a joint scientific programme. Responsible for coordination in South America is the Brazilian Insa.
President Dilma Rousseff and her Tunisian counterpart, Moncef Marzouki, talked at the Aspa Summit and agreed that a delegation from the Arab country will travel to Brazil to witness social actions.
Both regions agreed, during the summit in Peru, to tune postures in international forums. The final statement in Lima calls for peace in the Middle East and support to Palestinian sovereignty.
Peru declared a holiday in the capital and the neighbouring city of Callao. The streets of the main hotels were closed and security was increased. The Arabs witnessed a live show of local culture.
The South American country signed a framework agreement to start free trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The Brazilian president stated that the country wants to cooperate with nations which have undergone political and social change. In Lima, Peru, she condemned violence in Syria.
Arab Brazilian Chamber president Salim Schahin participated in a panel on natural resources at the Aspa CEO Summit, in Peru. Speakers defended the transformation of raw material at the origin.
Qatari company has agricultural projects around the world and has declared itself open to opportunities in the region. Potential food partnerships were discussed at the Aspa Business Forum, in Peru.
