The secretaries-general of the two countries’ foreign ministries led a bilateral meeting on Wednesday (26) in Doha, discussing progress in cooperation across various sectors.
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Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad spoke with Qatar’s Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari about ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. They met on Sunday (16) in Saudi Arabia during an IMF conference.
The finance minister will travel to Saudi Arabia and the UAE on Friday (14) for a schedule that includes meetings with local ministers and participation in an IMF conference.
A report released by the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday (11) presents a projection of growth for the economy of the Arab country, mainly based on public investments, strong tourism, and the increase in natural gas production.
The Arab country received 53 ships in the current cruise season until January 20 and expects to welcome over 30 more vessels by April. Qatar has grown as a cruise tourism destination.
Among the top five destinations of the product’s exports, four are Gulf countries. The United Arab Emirates is the largest client.
In the full year tally for last year, the United Arab Emirates was the primary Arab destination of Brazilian shoes, followed by Libya and Lebanon. Iraq and Qatar were the only countries to increase their purchases.
The two Arab countries ranked among the top five largest importers of eggs from Brazil in 2024.
In a phone conversation, the two heads of state also discussed the fight against hunger and the visit of the Arab country’s leader to Brazil later this year.
The Arab Gulf country increased international arrivals by 25% this year. The Asia Cup, Formula 1, cruise seasons, and tourism from Saudis contributed to the performance.
The Qatari embassy held an event earlier this week in the Brazilian capital to celebrate Qatar’s National Day, during which Ambassador Ahmad Mohammed Alshebani addressed the guests about the country and recent developments in its relationship with Brazil.
The Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, launched by Brazil, will hold its first leaders’ meeting in November 2025 in Qatar, alongside a UN event. Brazil’s Minister Wellington Dias discussed the matter with an official from the Arab country’s foreign ministry.
Brazilian brands are standing out worldwide and are beginning to gain popularity among consumers in Arab countries. Saudi Arabia is already the fifth-largest destination for Brazilian chocolate exports, and other markets in the region, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, also have fans of national chocolate.
Three matches from the former FIFA Club World Cup are taking place in the Arab country from December 11 to 18. Whichever Brazilian team triumphs in Copa Libertadores, Atlético-MG or Botafogo, will be a contender.
