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Agência Brasil Brasília – During a luncheon today (29) in honor of Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva affirmed that the two countries will promote mutual trade exchanges. According to Lula, the expansion of trade relations, which doubled this year, "is an indication of the great potential that exists." In
This is the first visit to the country by a Moroccan head of state. Apart from the agreement, which is going to start negotiations for a free trade agreement between the South-American bloc and the Arab country, Mohammed VI and president Lula are going to sign agreements in the tourism and diplomacy areas. The delegation will include businessmen to participate in business roundtables in São Paulo.
Agência Brasil Brasília – Speaking at a meeting on educational policy, Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva declared that his administration remains committed to the Millennium Goals, especially in the areas of education, hunger and misery. "We are committed from head to toe," said Lula at the 4th High Level Group Meeting on Education
The 34 South American and Arab countries to participate in the meeting will have stands to present projects in which they are interested in attracting foreign investment. The fair is going to take place in parallel to the Summit, on 10 and 11 of May, in Brazilian capital Brasília. The declaration to be presented at the summit is already being formulated by a committee in both regions. The first official meeting between the group took place in Cairo, on October 30 and 31.
