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Brazil’s Secretary for Africa and the Middle East at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, visited the Arab-Brazilian Chamber on Wednesday (2). Speaking to ANBA, he highlighted trade and diplomatic aspects of Brazil-Arab relations.

The Council of Arab Ambassadors in Brazil honored outgoing and incoming Arab diplomats in Brasília. Symbolic gifts were given to Georges Jallad, the new ambassador of Lebanon to Mexico, and Ahmad Al-Assad, the ambassador of Palestine to Bolivia. Also honored were the counselor to the Embassy of Kuwait, Abraham Altoura, who is returning to his

The Brazil-Lebanon Cultural Association will hold an event in São Paulo at the beginning of June to celebrate the anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, featuring the launch of a commemorative stamp and postmark, as well as an exhibition.

At a meeting held in Brasília with delegations from 40 African countries, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Brazil has a debt to the continent that can be repaid through solidarity, technology transfer, and assistance for the development of local agriculture.

Authorities from the United Arab Emirates are currently in Brazil for appointments ahead of the BRICS Summit as well as meetings with local officials and institutions. They said the country is a key trading and investment partner.