The Brazilian government has already authorized the donation of US$ 10,000 for two forestry and landscaping programs organized by the United Nations (UN), with the objective of revitalizing the region and promoting local development. After withdrawal of Israeli troops in 2000, a plan for removal of land mines, largely funded by the United Arab Emirates, was put in place.
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Agência Brasil Brasília – This Sunday Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva embarks on his third trip to Africa. He will spend five days there, visiting São Tomé and Principe, Gabon and Cabo Verde. São Tomé and Principe, and Cabo Verde are Portuguese-speaking nations that already have strong ties with Brazil. Gabon, once a
Agência Brasil Fortaleza – A presidential decree signed on Monday (19) authorizes the Brazilian Air Force to shoot down aircraft being used to transport illegal drugs. In acordance with the law, before shooting down any aircraft a sequential procedure consisting of eight measures must be carefully followed. The measures go from identification to warnings to attempts
The Gulf Cooperation Council has already submitted a request for the opening of negotiations with the South American bloc. "Intensifying relations with Arabs is one of the main objectives of the Mercosur. The Arab countries win and the Mercosur countries win," said Argentine secretary of Foreign Trade, Martín Redrado.
Isaura Daniel, special envoy Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) – The Mercosur Permanent Court of Review (PCR) will be in service starting August 15th in Asuncion, capital of Paraguay. The decision was made yesterday (07) during the bloc summit in Puerto Iguazu, in Argentina. Presiding over the court will be four judges indicated by Mercosur member countries,
Isaura Daniel, special envoy Puerto Iguazú (Argentina) – The Uruguayan ambassador in Argentina, Alberto Volonté Berro, stated yesterday (7), during the Mercosur Summit, that he is going to follow the recommendations of the bloc partners with regard to the Arab countries. When asked whether Uruguay is interested in a free trade agreement with the Gulf
In an interview to ANBA, Egyptian World Trade Organization negotiator Magdi Farahat, who signed a framework agreement with the South American bloc yesterday believes in improvement of relations between the countries involved in various levels, not just economic, but also in the cultural and political area. To him, south-south trade should be the basis for development.
The goal is to accept into the bloc countries that would like to join, but do not yet meet the necessary prerequisites. Venezuela and Mexico fit into this category.
Isaura Daniel, special envoy Puerto Iguazu (Argentina) – The flow of tourists on the border between the Brazilian municipality of Iguaçu Falls and the Argentine city of Puerto Iguazu increased about 20% this Wednesday (07) due to the meeting. Normally 3,000 people pass through the area, according to information from the Misiones Provincial Police. The
