The Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, requested support and aid from the Brazilian head of state for negotiating with Israel. Lula, in turn, said that he is on the side of those who want dialogue.
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.
President Lula mentioned the possibility after a meeting with PNA president Mahmoud Abbas this Friday in the city of Salvador. Brazil and Palestine have also signed a technical cooperation agreement.
On Monday (16th), a council of Brazilian citizens was established in Beirut, Lebanon. The group should support the Brazilians living there and be a bridge to the Consulate General.
North Africa was the region of the Arab world that increased its imports from Brazil the most from January to October this year. Sales grew 1.9%. Imports from the Gulf decreased.
The climate convention should help oil-dependent nations to diversify their economies. The matter is the theme of negotiations, says Brazilian ambassador Luiz Alberto Figueiredo Machado.
The organisation should have a stand, together with the embassy of Brazil, at DBX Sulaimaniyah International Tradeshow, which begins on Wednesday, in the Arab country. The fair is multisectorial.
The brand has given country names to some of its spring-summer collection shoes. Morocco and Syria, have turned into sandals. Tunisia became the name of a low-heeled sandal.
The civil construction companies going on the CNI’s mission to the Emirates this month want to find Arab partners to distribute their products. The trip was the theme of a meeting in Florianópolis.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber president, Salim Schahin, will head a trade mission to Jordan starting Friday (6th). Businessmen and leaders will seek business and closer ties with the Arab country.
This Thursday, a preparatory lecture will be given in Florianópolis to Brazilian construction companies that will go on the National Confederation of Industries’ mission to the Emirates, this month.
The São Paulo Trade Association and the Apex are taking foreign trade companies to the Emirates in 2010. They will attend business roundtables with importers from the country and neighbouring nations.
Saudi Agro Food started this Sunday in Riyadh with good attendance. According to Michel Alaby, of the Arab Brazilian Chamber, the participating Brazilian businessmen were pleased with what they saw.
Archipelago Bu Tinah, in the Emirates, the Dead Sea, in the Middle East, and the Jeita Grotto, in Lebanon, are finalists in the contest. Brazil is running up with the Amazon and the Iguaçu Falls.
Moto Honda Amazonas exported 226 motorcycles to Morocco in the first half this year. The company wants to expand its presence in the Arab market, but is faced with strong Chinese competition.
