Arab and South American countries signed a framework agreement in the area and should establish a joint scientific programme. Responsible for coordination in South America is the Brazilian Insa.
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The area was defined as a priority for cooperation between both regions, says the Lima Declaration. Countries want joint solutions for renewable energy and efficient consumption.
President Dilma Rousseff and her Tunisian counterpart, Moncef Marzouki, talked at the Aspa Summit and agreed that a delegation from the Arab country will travel to Brazil to witness social actions.
Both regions agreed, during the summit in Peru, to tune postures in international forums. The final statement in Lima calls for peace in the Middle East and support to Palestinian sovereignty.
Peru declared a holiday in the capital and the neighbouring city of Callao. The streets of the main hotels were closed and security was increased. The Arabs witnessed a live show of local culture.
The South American country signed a framework agreement to start free trade negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The Brazilian president stated that the country wants to cooperate with nations which have undergone political and social change. In Lima, Peru, she condemned violence in Syria.
Arab Brazilian Chamber president Salim Schahin participated in a panel on natural resources at the Aspa CEO Summit, in Peru. Speakers defended the transformation of raw material at the origin.
Qatari company has agricultural projects around the world and has declared itself open to opportunities in the region. Potential food partnerships were discussed at the Aspa Business Forum, in Peru.
The South American-Arab Summit should receive eight heads of state from South America and four Arabs. The final document is 99% ready and should call for respect for territory and cease fire in Syria.
The Aspa CEO summit will be an opportunity to generate closer ties with representatives of the Arab countries with new governments, said Salim Schahin, a panellist at the meeting on Monday.
Those interested in participating in the CEO Summit of South American-Arab Countries, in Peru, next week, may enrol at the CNI. There should be roundtables.
President Dilma Rousseff addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York on Tuesday (25). She called for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Syria.
The announcement was made this Monday (24th) after a meeting of donors in New York.
