The organisation decided to grant Lula the Felix Houphouët-Boigny Prize, awarded to people who work for peace. He was graced mostly for his work in fighting poverty.
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A group of 10 adolescents from Santa Catarina state travelled to the Arab country yesterday, invited by the royal family. They will get to know Saudi Arabia in the same week of president Lula’s visit.
This was one of the topics discussed yesterday in Rio de Janeiro by state governor Sérgio Cabral and the Council of Arab Ambassadors. To Cabral, a flight would enable easier access for doing business.
Eduardo Paes met yesterday with Arab ambassadors to Brazil and showed interest in promoting a trip to the Arab countries with businessmen from the city.
A delegation of 12 diplomats from Arab countries should fulfil an agenda in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday and Wednesday. They should meet with political and business leaders in the state.
Brazilian president Lula should visit the Arab country next weekend and discuss the crisis, the reform of multilateral institutions and the Israel-Palestine conflict with king Abdullah.
The Syrian minister of Expatriates, Joseph Sweed, visited the Pro-Infancy Syrian Home in São Paulo last Friday (8th). He was impressed by the assistance provided to children with social problems.
The Syrian minister of Expatriates, Joseph Sweed, visited, in São Paulo, institutions established by Arabs and their descendants. He said that expatriates helped develop Brazil.
The Syrian minister of Expatriates, Joseph Sweed, said yesterday, in São Paulo, that his country plans to promote a series of activities connected to the South American nations, especially Brazil.
Spanish deputy prime minister Maria De La Vega said, in Egypt, that her country has privileged relations with both regions. She also spoke about the Alliance of Civilizations and women’s rights.
Minister of Expatriates Joseph Sweed is going to the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. He should meet with immigrants and descendents and visit organisations maintained by the Arab community.
The director general of the World Trade Organization was elected last Thursday for another term, starting on September 1st. He has headed the organisation since 2005.
A humanitarian government mission, led by minister Altemir Gregolin, is going to discuss with the Palestinian National Authority the allocation of the US$ 10 million in aid offered by Brazil.
The Brazilian president will visit the Arab country for the first time by invitation of king Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. He should bring a business mission with him, with support from the Chamber.
