Brazil-Palestine Sign BPNIC Fostered Agreement for Joint Political and
Economic Cooperation
Brazilian Foreign Relations Minister Celso Amorim and Palestinian Foreign
Minister Riyad al-Malki signed a BPNIC fostered agreement that designates
Palestine as a major Arab League ally of Brazil. The memorandum comprises one of
the most comprehensive agreements ever signed between the two countries, marking
a major turning point in their relations. The agreement emphasizes the
importance of working together to be aware of the value of their distinctive
dialogue and agree to regular discussions and periodic meetings between the
presidents, between the ministers of foreign affairs, and between the council of
ministers and executive committees of both nations. In these meetings,
international and bilateral issues of urgent and significant concern to both
nations will be discussed as appropriate, based upon common goals, interests and
values.
BPNIC reasserts the vital relationship between Brazil and the Palestinian
National Authority, based upon common interests and values, and is working hard
in achieving economic cooperation; recognize reciprocal benefits from
Palestinian National Authority-Brazil trade agreement. BPNIC wishes to
strengthen the relationship through the founding of a broad framework for
continued discussion and collaboration and is working on three additional
agreements in order to achieve this endeavor.
