The Bank of Brazil and Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) have accepted to participate, with the Brazilian government, in a road show around the main Arab financial institutions. The objective is to attract capital for projects in Brazil. The first visits may take place this year.
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The president of company Soriac, from Morocco, is interested in importing disassembled vehicles made by the Brazilian company for assembly in his country. The plan is then to export to Africa. The Moroccan company produces chassis, bodies, buses and lorries.
In an interview to ANBA, the Moroccan minister of Industry and Trade, Salaheddine Mezouar, stated that, after the Summit of South American – Arab Countries, conditions are right for growth of the investment flow. He also defended the establishment of an economic bloc between both regions and changes in the world economy.
Alexandre Rochaand Marina Sarruf* São Paulo – The government of the state of São Paulo and the League of Arab States signed today (12) a protocol of intentions to promote cooperation in the areas of science and technology, information technologies and communications, agriculture and agribusiness, international trade, international partnerships, tourism and culture. "The protocol is
The increase in trade exchange between Brazil and the Arab countries depends on the efforts of the private sector. This was the message transmitted today by the authorities present at the opening of the business meeting between executives from both regions, organized by the CCAB. "Opportunities are available and the route is open," stated the secretary general of the League of Arab States, Amr Mussa.
The idea of creating a division to deal with the matter was approved by the CCAB president, Antonio Sarkis Jr., and by the secretary general of the GCC, Abdul Rahman Al-Attiyah. Yesterday the decisions of the Summit of South American – Arab countries started being carried out by the businessmen gathered in São Paulo. At the seminar that opened the event, the general opinion was that now is the time for the private sector to drive the relations between Brazil and the Arab world.
The meeting for the heads of state finished yesterday, in Brasilia, and opened way for Brazilian trade visits in many Arab countries – and from these countries to Brazil. Entrepreneurs and governments have a full agenda. Missions of Brazilians to Iraq, Algeria and countries of the Arabic Gulf have already been settled between the ministers of Foreign Relations of the nations.
The CCAB – in partnership with the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency and the state government – promotes today and tomorrow a meeting for businessmen in São Paulo. It is the continuation of the works started in Brasilia. Until yesterday afternoon (11), about 700 importers and exporters, Brazilian and Arab, had registered. A novelty at the event: the Arabs may visit Brazilian companies that interest them. The participants will also see, for the first time, the business itineraries of São Paulo.
Officials from Palestine and Somalia said they hope for help from the South American countries to overcome conflicts in their territories. The Palestinian president said that South America may help putting on pressure for the peace treaty established with Israel to be kept. The Israelis promised to retreat from Gaza in August. The Somalis, on the other hand, look for international help for their reconstruction. The country is getting out of a long period of civil war.
Alexander Rocha, special envoy* Brasília – The presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Peru, Alejandro Toledo, Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the secretary general of the League of Arab States, Amr Mussa, guaranteed at the press conference that ended the Summit of South American – Arab Countries, in Brazilian capital Brasília, that relations between
Officials from Palestine and Somalia said they hope for help from the South American countries to overcome conflicts in their territories. The Palestinian president said that South America may help putting on pressure for the peace treaty established with Israel to be kept. The Israelis promised to retreat from Gaza in August. The Somalis, on the other hand, look for international help for their reconstruction. The country is getting out of a long period of civil war.
Alexandre Rocha, special envoy* Brasília – Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated at the closing ceremony of the Summit of South American – Arab Countries, in Brazilian capital Brasília, that, to him, the meeting generated the construction of "strong foundations for the support of foreign relations." "I have spent half my term in
Accompanied by the minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Luiz Fernando Furlan, Abdelaziz Bouteflika was introduced to dual fuel vehicles – that operate on alcohol and petrol. The vehicles presented were produced by carmaker GM. Brazil should organize a mission to Algeria to try to trade this line. There is, incidentally, the possibility of exchanging methanol for products like naphtha, natural gas and other products.
Alexandre Rocha, special envoy* Brasília – The secretary general of the League of Arab States, Amr Mussa, stated, during the ceremony ending the Summit of South American – Arab Countries, that the results of the meeting will modify foreign relations, beginning with "nationalization of globalisation." "We must make place globalisation at the service of everyone,
