The group of major world economies is having a week of activities in Rio de Janeiro from Monday (22) through Friday (26). High-level meetings on finance and development will be held, along with the pre-launch of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty.

ABPA projects that the detection of the Newcastle virus in the state of Rio Grande do Sul won’t impact more than 15% of chicken exports in the worst-case scenario. Brazil halted exports from the state to some countries including Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, as per sanitary agreements.

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (MNTO) opened in May a center in São Paulo to promote the country as a travel destination to Brazilians. The nonstop route between Casablanca and São Paulo is expected to encourage travel.

New ambassador from Sudan to Brazil Ahmed Eltigani Mohamed Swar visited the Arab-Brazilian Chamber on Thursday (18), when he spoke with ANBA. Diplomat wants to use his stint in Brazil to pave the way for Sudan’s recovery with Brazilian technologies and expertise.

Palestine’s ambassador to Brazil Ibrahim Alzeben said Brazil’s ratification of the Mercosur-Palestine free trade agreement encourages other countries in the bloc to do the same and aids in the process of peace. He highlights the political relevance of the Brazilian action.

Two students from private high schools in São Paulo visited the head office of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (16) to know more about its work in international relations. They are part of vocational program Guide-U.