The European bloc has requested consultations with the World Trade Organization for it believes Brazil charges discriminatory taxes on imported goods.
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The countries’ governments will launch the initiative this Wednesday evening (18th) in Brasília. The goal is to publicize the cultures of the two countries, which will host the World Cup – Brazil next year and Qatar in 2022.
The contribution made to the Unhcr for Syrian refugees is the highest single donation ever from the European Union to the UN agency. Over 2 million people have fled from Syria since 2011.
After the two countries were targeted by espionage from the USA, Dilma Rousseff and François Hollande have committed to partnering up in order to prevent new episodes.
Funds for healthcare were raised in Brazil through a campaign of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees and the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Further actions are due next year.
Brazil’s Claudia Assaf releases the book ‘Travel Diary: a flight towards a career in diplomacy, ‘ in which she recounts the story of her joining the Foreign Office, and how her speaking Arabic propelled her career.
The Arab country will replace Saudi Arabia and will occupy a seat at the Security Council for the next two years, beginning on January 1st, 2014.
The European Union has donated 11 million euros for the Palestinian government to make salary and pension payments to 71,000 civil servants and pensioners in November.
Brazilian vice president Michel Temer participated in a dinner promoted by the Council of Arab Ambassadors on Wednesday in Brasília. He spoke about Brazil’s engagement with peace in the Middle East.
Course taught in Brasília outlined the features of Muslim countries to Brazilians stationed in them. The classes were promoted by Fambras and the Foreign Office, and sponsored by the Arab Brazilian Chamber.
A session held at the House of Representatives, in Brasília, has celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.
The sum has been raised in less than two months through a UN campaign backed by the Arab Brazilian Chamber. Donations can be made up until December 4th.
At a meeting with Brazil’s vice president Michel Temer, the Omani minister of Education, Madihad Al Shaibani, said she wishes more Brazilians will study the language, and even offered to provide funding.
Jordan’s Industry and Trade minister Hatem Alawani met with the organization’s president Marcelo Sallum and other board members. They discussed free trade with the Mercosur, among other topics.
