Source: World Trade Organization (WTO) |

Director-General Okonjo-Iweala cites members’ desire to complete unfinished business from MC13

WTO members are eager to complete the unfinished business pending from the organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi earlier this year

Speaking in her role as Chair of the WTO's Trade Negotiations Committee, DG Okonjo-Iweala said consultations she has held with members and groups of members since the last General Council meeting in March to hear their thoughts on moving forward post-MC13 demonstrated a “constructive spirit”, with everyone “eager to complete…

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Brazilian Association of Piped Gas Distributing Companies (ABEGÀS) to Lead Brazilian Delegation to Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024

Energy Capital & Power participated in an investors talk in Luanda, hosted by AOG 2024 event partner the Angola-Brazil Chamber of Commerce

The Brazilian Association of Piped Gas Distributing Companies (ABEGÀS) will bring a delegation of Brazilian companies to the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference this year – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda. During a working visit to Angola this week, the organization participated in a meeting hosted by the…

Source: Republic of South Africa: Department of International Relations and Cooperation |

Minister Pandor co-chairs the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission

The Joint Commission serves as a mechanism to monitor and facilitate the implementation of the Action Plan in several areas such as agriculture; defence; economic and commercial relations

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Minister Pandor, will co-chair the VII Session of the South Africa-Brazil Joint Commission (JC) on 23 April 2024 in Brasilia, Brazil, with her counterpart, Minister Mauro Vieira, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil. On 13 December 2003, South…

Source: Freedom of Mobility Forum |

New YouGov Survey Results Unveiled Today during Freedom of Mobility Forum

1 in 4 Global Citizens are not Ready to Make Eco-Friendly Transportation Choices

Results show that less than 10% of respondents have started making profound changes in transportation options; people in rural areas and older age groups are less interested in change; Over one-third of respondents believe that lawmakers and citizens have the biggest influence in driving change; YouGov survey results unveiled today during the…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector: A Gateway to Opportunity for Brazil

Taking place from 2-4 October, the Angola Oil & Gas event will ignite collaboration between Angola and Brazil in the oil and gas sector, offering a dynamic platform for partnership and growth

Angola’s push towards economic diversification and privatization has opened up opportunities for foreign investors, and Brazil has emerged as a highly strategic partner owing to its expertise in the oil and gas industry. Brazil’s trade with Africa surged by 33.7% in 2022, reaching nearly $21.5 billion, up from $15.9 billion…

Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi to Receive President of Brazil

Talks will cover the distinct bilateral relations, joint coordination at the international fora, in light of the regional leverage each country has

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is to receive at Ittihadia Palace Brazilian President Lula da Silva, whose visit coincides with the centennial of establishing diplomatic relations between Egypt and Brazil. Talks will cover the distinct bilateral relations, joint coordination at the international fora, in light of the regional leverage each country…

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India to lead worldwide consumer growth with 31% of new consumers; digital economy to surpass US$1 trillion in Latin America (LatAm) and Africa

It is interesting to observe how the innovation brought by alternative payments is improving the whole ecosystem, and impacting cards as well – including debit ones

Clients in major rising economies like Brazil, India, Kenya, and Nigeria are pulling the global digital market up by paying online purchases with instant payments, transfers, and other alternative payment methods – including for B2B transactions; Cards are still strong in digital, with high penetration of domestic brands and debit bringing…

Source: Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the Republic of India |

Wang Yi to Visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Brazil and Jamaica

This is the 34th consecutive year that Africa has been the destination of Chinese foreign ministers’ annual first overseas visit

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning announces: Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Côte d’Ivoire upon invitation from January 13 to 18, 2024. This is the 34th consecutive year that Africa has been the…

Source: European Investment Bank (EIB) |

Conference of the Parties (COP28): European Investment Bank to co-finance climate action projects with the Brazilian Development Bank, BNDES

EIB and BNDES reinforce collaboration in Brazil to further support clean energy investment and back the development of renewable energy and the Amazon region

European Investment Bank (EIB) (EIB.org) Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle and President of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) Aloizio Mercadante signed a memorandum of understanding today at COP28 in Dubai, to explore co-financing opportunities in the renewable energy, environment and social sectors in Brazil, including in the Amazon region. The memorandum of…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Receives Copies of Credentials of Ambassadors of Brazil, Oman, Somalia

HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs wished the ambassadors success in carrying out their duties, assuring them of providing all support to advance bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and their countries to closer cooperation in various fields

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi received copies of the credentials of HE Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil Marcelo Otavio Dantas Loures da Costa, HE Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman Ammar bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Busaidi, and HE Ambassador of…