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Brazil, Philippines sign 3 agreements during Brazilian foreign minister's visit

Zen Hernandez

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Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is in the Philippines for an official visit Friday, August 23, marking the first ever visit to the Philippines by a Brazilian foreign minister since the establishment of diplomatic relations nearly 80 years ago.Vieira and his delegation kicked off the short visit through a bilateral meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. The two officials signed two agreements in technical cooperation and educational cooperation. Both parties are also expected to sign within the day an agreement for the Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, to strengthen linkages between the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB).<div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/8/4/philippines-germany-agree-to-broaden-defense-agreement-1751" id="isPasted">Philippines, Germany agree to broaden defense agreement </a></div>“Minister Vieira&#x27;s visit is a clear demonstration of Brazil&#x27;s commitment to deepen its engagement with Asia, especially ASEAN and the Philippines. It is a partnership that transcends distance and language barrier and one that is rooted in our mutual desire to improve our peoples&#x27; well-being and prosperity,” Manalo said.Other matters of mutual concern were also discussed during the bilateral meeting. Both countries also reiterated commitments to multilateral cooperation, international law, and a rules based international order. “The Philippines stands as an important and reliable partner of our endeavors. ASEAN opens an additional platform for our engagement in areas such as energy transition, science, technology, innovation, and agriculture,” Vieira said.Vieira explained that the two agreements that just signed will facilitate the implementation of projects that are important for the development of the two countries. It will also enable Filipino students to join Brazilian students exchange programs and vice versa.  <div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/7/7/ph-japan-expected-to-sign-agreement-on-troop-access-this-week-1454" id="isPasted">PH, Japan to sign agreement on troop access on Monday </a></div>Brazil also wants to increase trade with the Philippines.“Secretary Manalo and I have also gone through our trade figures. He noted that trade flows between Brazil and the Philippines have increased by 50% over the past decade, and we are determined to further elevate these numbers. Brazil is an important and reliable supplier of animal protein to the Philippine market, ranking first in beef and poultry and second in pork,” Vieira said.Defense cooperation is also another area that the two countries are looking forward to enhance.“I am very pleased with the state of cooperation between Embraer and the Philippine Air Force, which included the provision of probably 6 Super Tucano airplanes and possibly of further operations,” Vieira added.

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is in the Philippines for an official visit Friday, August 23, marking the first ever visit to the Philippines by a Brazilian foreign minister since the establishment of diplomatic relations nearly 80 years ago.

Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is in the Philippines for an official visit Friday, August 23, marking the first ever visit to the Philippines by a Brazilian foreign minister since the establishment of diplomatic relations nearly 80 years ago.