Saudi King, Brazil’s President Witness Exchange of 4 Cooperation Deals

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October 31st, 6:05am

Riyadh - Asharq Al-Awsat

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques receives Brazil's President. SPA

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro have witnessed the exchange of four cooperation agreements between Saudi Arabia and Brazil. The deals covered defense cooperation, procedures for granting citizens of the two countries visit visas, cultural cooperation, and quality, safety, and efficiency of health products and cosmetics. The documents were exchanged on Wednesday by relevant ministers and high-ranking officials. Earlier, the Saudi King and Bolsonaro held official talks at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. They reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways of developing and strengthening them. They also exchanged views on all regional and international issues of common interest. A joint statement said that the leaderships of the two countries considered the Brazilian President's visit to the Kingdom as an important step in consolidating bilateral relations between the two countries, citing the agreements signed and the topics discussed during the visit in addition to the large delegation that accompanied Bolsonaro. Saudi Arabia and Brazil stressed enhancing defense cooperation between the two countries and agreed to continue cooperation in the fields of training. The statement said that the two states identified several joint important fields for cooperation and investment, such as agriculture, industry, energy, mining, infrastructure, transport, science, technology and innovation. They agreed to intensify cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, culture, the use of outer space and sports, which would greatly contribute to boosting economic partnership between the two countries. The two sides also discussed issues of common interest with regard to international peace and security and the need to strengthen the international partnership to combat terrorism and confront extremism.

from Asharq AL-awsat https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/1969706/saudi-king-brazil%E2%80%99s-president-witness-exchange-4-cooperation-deals