Marwan Burini will lead the Arab country’s diplomatic mission in Brasília. Ibrahim Alzeben remains in Brazil, now as head of the Arab League delegation.
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The secretary-generals of the foreign ministries of the two countries chaired a meeting in Brasília on Tuesday (25), discussing bilateral relations and the international scenario.
The Brazilian Women’s Space (EMuB) is an initiative of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to support Brazilian women living abroad. One was launched last week in Beirut.
Brazil will continue to chair the Executive Council of the United Nations body dedicated to global tourism. The election took place in Saudi Arabia, during a meeting that also appointed Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais from the UAE as secretary-general.
The fourth stage of discussions for a free trade agreement will conclude on Friday (7) at the headquarters of Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brasília.
As he concludes his term as head of the League of Arab States Mission in Brazil, Qais Shqair reflects on the various initiatives undertaken by the organization to strengthen Brazil–Arab relations during his tenure and also highlights the contribution of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil to this connection.
The Federal Senate plenary ratified a text providing for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters, covering investigations and proceedings related to criminal issues.
The estimate comes from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The agency’s special representative says there is international willingness to contribute to this cost.
Khaled El Enany was nominated on Monday (6) to be Director-General of the United Nations’ cultural agency by its Executive Board.
In his opening speech at the UN General Assembly, the Brazilian president advocates for multilateralism and again calls for an end to the conflict in Gaza.
The embassy held a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day in the Brazilian capital on Monday (22). Strong economic ties and high-level visits between Brazil and Saudi Arabia were highlighted. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber participated.
Monday (22) was a historic day for Palestine, with France recognizing its statehood and world leaders voicing their support during a conference at the UN headquarters. Present at the event, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva praised the initiatives.
The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal made the announcement on Sunday (21), two days ahead of the U.N. General Assembly.
In a phone call initiated by the Brazilian, the two heads of state also discussed instabilities in the Middle East.

