The delegation organized by the Brazilian government is going to identify areas in which Brazil may cooperate in the reconstruction of the country. Members of various ministries, and public and private organizations, like the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, are going to participate.
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Apart from the products whose imports are prohibited, negotiations between both blocs should cover 100% of the current tax universe. This is one of the conclusions of the meeting that took place this week between diplomats from both blocs. Negotiations about goods should be concluded this year.
Representatives of both blocs are going to meet on September 09 and 10 in Riyadh, the Saudi Capital. Although negotiations advanced little in the first half, the Brazilian diplomacy, which is currently presiding the Mercosur, believes that from now on they will be faster and the trade agreement will be more ample.
During an event at the Monte Líbano (Mount Lebanon) club, in São Paulo, the Brazilian minister of Foreign Relations, Celso Amorim, spoke about the operation for removing three thousand Brazilians from Lebanon during the Israeli attacks between July and August this year.
From the Newsroom* São Paulo – The Brazilian Foreign Relations Minister, Celso Amorim, is going to hold a presentation in São Paulo about the recent conflict between Israel and Lebanon and on how Brazil participated in the humanitarian help to the victims. The meeting takes place on the 26th, next Tuesday, at the Lebanese social
Agência Brasil* Brasilia – The governments of Brazil and India signed today (12) nine agreements and memorandums of understanding due to the visit of the Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh. One of the documents foresees exploration of oil and natural gas in the two countries, as well as the marketing of these products. According to
Ten initiatives geared at improving living conditions in cities, neighbourhoods and communities in Brazil have been nominated for Dubai International Award, promoted by the city in the United Arab Emirates in partnership with the United Nations (UN). A total of 703 projects from 88 countries are running.
Agência Brasil* Brasília – The extraordinary Brazilian ambassador to the Middle East, Affonso Celso de Ouro-Preto, announced today (1), in Stockholm, Sweden, a contribution of US$ 500,000 by the Brazilian government to humanitarian projects developed by the United Nations (UN) in the Palestinian Occupied Territories. He is coordinating the Brazilian delegation at the International Conference
After six years heading the Libyan embassy in Brazilian capital Brasília, diplomat Mohamed Heimeda Saad Matri is going to return to his country to take over the Libyan government Americas department. The Arab country wants to prioritise relations with Latin America and Brazil, according to Matri. Yesterday he was honoured at the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce.
On Friday (18), the diplomat, who is the head of the Middle East Department at the Brazilian Foreign Office (Itamaraty), met with the president at the organization, Antonio Sarkis Jr. In an interview to ANBA, he stated that trade between Brazil and the Arab countries may be expanded.
The Brazilian oil company is creating a teaching method for the training of socially and environmentally responsible executives. It will be implemented, in pilot format, at the Petrobras University, in Rio de Janeiro, and will then be transferred to business schools all around the world.
The meeting should take place in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, and the Brazilian negotiators believe it will be possible to significantly advance in negotiations of the free trade treaty. The South American block is also going to organize a seminar about investment in the region.
