President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil visited the UAE and his meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai is expected to increase hopes to pave the way for building strategic partnerships across multiple sectors (“leaders hold talks with bolsonaro ,deals signed,”oct.28, Gulf Today).

They also discussed about enhancing bilateral cooperation, coordination and importance of joint efforts to bolster national and world security, stability and development. There were three memoranda of understanding signed between the two countries. The first MoU was on comprehensive strategic partnership with Brazil, an agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters and an agreement on the exchange and mutual protection of classified information and material. Another was on the strategic partnership related to defence product development, production and commercialization.

The two leaders also stressed on the need for the international community to ensure peace, security and stability throughout the world. Such an initiative will increase economic development in the region and build further bridges of cooperation across multiple sectors.

Vedant Lal
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