This Monday (16th) the institution announced its new president, the United States-born Jim Yong Kim, of South Korean descent. He will replace Robert Zoellick for a five-year term.
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The funds are being pledged for by the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM), which receives people in Southern Sudan with water, food and shelter.
Hildebrando Tadeu Valladares, the ambassador of Brazil to Doha, was received by prince Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, of Qatar, with whom he discussed topics of interest to both countries.
The UN organisation for refugees trained employees who should evaluate asylum requests in the country. Brazil has 4,500 people in this condition.
São Paulo should get the office to help the Latin American and Portuguese-speaking African countries improve promotion of information.
At the closing of the bloc’s Summit, the Brazilian president asked for greater respect and recognition to the Brics countries, which account for 56% of the world economy.
In an official visit to India, the president said that it is necessary to expand the number of permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council.
Officer Fernando Rodrigues Goulart will be the new commander of the peace mission to Haiti, the UN has confirmed. He will replace Luiz Ramos, who is also from Brazil.
At a meeting with ambassadors of Arab countries, the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce president suggests establishment of bilateral meetings to supply the demand in each country.
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East calls for US$ 75 mn and appeals to countries like Brazil. Children’s hospitals and schools need funds.
The information was given by the Arab country’s foreign minister, Abdallah Al Nahyan, to the Brazilian minister of Foreign Relations, Antonio Patriota, during a meeting in Brasília.
A survey conducted by the World Food Programme in November and December indicates that part of the population is unable to produce or buy the food it needs.
Brazil’s Federal District has signed an agreement with the Sudanese capital and, since late last year, has been transferring water and sewage technology there. Two technical visits have been made.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will take part in the celebrations next Monday (12th), represented by its president, CEO and International Relations vice president.
