São Paulo – Oman celebrated its 54th National Day (officially observed on November 18) on Tuesday (26) with a ceremony in Brasília. According to information from the Omani Embassy in Brazil, Ambassador Talal Al Rahbi said in his speech that for 50 years of diplomatic relations the two countries have maintained strong ties. He also highlighted recent exchanges that could lead to increased trade and mutual investments.
In his speech, Al Rahbi recalled that a delegation from the Ladayn group visited Brazil in search of economic partnerships and investments. Al Rahbi highlighted the presence of Brazilian Tourism Minister Celso Sabino at the “Made in Brazil Expo Muscat,” a fair showcasing Brazilian products, held in May in Oman’s capital. He mentioned that a new edition of this event is scheduled for February 2025.
Al Rahbi also emphasized that the two countries have seen increasing “high-level visits between authorities and businesspeople” and recalled that Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira visited the country in September. The Arab nation is home to a branch of Brazilian mining company Vale. Iron ore is the main product Brazil exports to the Arab country, where it is manufactured and re-exported. In the opposite direction, fertilizers are the main product Oman sells to Brazil.
Officials attended National Day’s event
Members of the National Congress and the Brazilian government participated in the celebrations of Oman’s 54th National Day, including the minister of defense, José Mucio Monteiro. The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) was represented at the event by its Secretary-General and Vice President of International Relations Mohamad Mourad.
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Translated by Guilherme Miranda
