Meeting between Arab and South American leaders, to take place in October, in Peru, should have minutes decided during the UN General Assembly. Preliminary agenda includes tourism and transportation.
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Lima should receive the meeting of heads of state of South America and the Arab countries in October, and expects to attract foreign investment, according to the Peruvian press.
The event begins next Tuesday (18th) and will address dispute settlement, among other issues, through peaceful means, and the outcome of Rio+20. A debate among heads of state is due next week.
The first day of the Arab-European Economic Forum, in Lebanon, had debates on investment, educational assistance and support to small and medium companies.
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected for the Parliament of the country, which has been torn by civil conflicts since 1991.
The Brazilian government and the FAO will promote a seminar in Morocco and Tunisia to share anti-hunger and poverty policies. The event marks the beginning of a multilateral cooperation agenda.
The event should take place on September 12 and 13 in the Lebanese city and should cover economic relations and potential Europe-Arab world partnerships. The Arab Chamber will be represented.
Mohamed Morsi, elected in June, should visit the country in late September, before the Summit of South American-Arab Countries (Aspa), scheduled to take place in Peru.
The Summit of South American-Arab Countries, to bring leaders from both regions together in Peru, in October, should also include business meetings. At the parallel event, 400 people are expected.
A survey conducted by the Ministry of External Relations shows that in 2011 the country shipped 300,000 tonnes of food to several nations, and is a major collaborator with the UN Food Programme.
The funds will be transferred to a UN agency to aid people who have fled from Syria to Lebanon.
Agency for Palestine refugees is seeking permanent financial aid from the country. Filippo Grandi, the organization’s commissioner-general, will meet with Brazilian authorities to discuss the issue.
In practice, the benefits for the bloc will depend on the steps the government of Venezuela will take from now on. Companies want compliancy with agreements and guarantees to invest.
The World Bank will provide subsidies to fight the dry spell underway in the Arab country. The goal is to ensure food security.
