New president of the Brazilian Association of Defense and Security Materials Industry, Frederico Aguiar, says that Brazil can work in partnership with friendly Arab countries through exports and industrial operations in the region.
Author: Marcos Carrieri
Marcos Carrieri
A journalist with stints in daily newspapers and press offices, he holds a master’s degree from the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon and a postgraduate degree in business communications from the Methodist University of São Paulo.
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