Brazil-Saudi Agree to Cooperate in Bolsonaro's Visit to Riyadh

Published October 31st, 2019 - 10:13 GMT
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. (AFP/ File Photo)
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. (AFP/ File Photo)
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Bolsonaro arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday after an invitation from King Salman.

Saudi Arabia and Brazil signed several cooperation agreements during President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to the Kingdom.

Bolsonaro arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday with a delegation of ministers, parliamentarians and business people after an invitation from King Salman.

He was a guest of honor at the Future Investments Initiative (FII), organized by the Saudi Public Investment Fund annually to discuss trends in the global economy.

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The leaders of both countries considered the visit an important step in bolstering ties between their nations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The agreements for cooperation and investment covered areas including the agricultural and industrial sectors, energy, mining, infrastructure, transport, science, technology and innovation, a joint statement said.

They also agreed to intensify cooperation in the fields of peaceful use of nuclear energy, cultural cooperation, space and sports.The two sides also said they would enhance defense cooperation.

This article has been adapted from its original source. 

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