São Paulo – The think-tank World Affairs Council – Washington DC promotes this Thursday (13) the World Affairs – Honours Global Education Gala, an event paying tribute to sheikha Moza bint Nasser, president of the Qatar Foundation, and Brazilian ambassador in the US, Mauro Vieira.
Qatar Foundation receives the honour in recognition to its commitment to world education. “Guided by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Qatar Foundation has since 1995 been spearheading Qatar’s transition to a knowledge-based society by fostering innovation and excellence in education, research, and community development. As home to some of the world’s leading universities and researchers, we are delighted that the World Affairs Council recognizes the Qatar Foundation’s contribution to global human development and the acquisition of knowledge,” says Abdulaziz A. Khalfani, representing the Arab entity, in note.
Vieira will receive the Distinguished Diplomatic Service Award on behalf of the Brazilian diplomatic representation in the US. “The award reflects the increasing importance of Brazil-US relations and is a tribute to the traditional and long-standing ties between our peoples. It is also an important recognition of Brazil’s achievements as a vibrant democracy that learned from its own experience that economic growth, development and social justice are closely intertwined,” said the ambassador, also on a note.
The World Affairs Council – Washington DC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to raising geopolitical, business, and environment awareness among the American public and the international community.
*Translated by Rodrigo Mendonça
