Bilateral Relations
Egypt and Brazil
Monday، 01 February 2016 - 12:00 AM
Location
Brazil is located in the eastern part of South America in the western hemisphere, it shares its borders with many countries and water bodies, on the north side Brazil shares its borders with French Guiana, Venezuela, Guyana, and the Republic of Suriname, and from the northwest it borders Colombia, and overlooks from the southwest both Paraguay and Argentina, and Uruguay from the south, and shares the western borders of the country with Peru and Bolivia, while the coastal border of Brazil meets the Atlantic Ocean from the eastern side.
Area
8,516,000km²
Capital
Brasilia
Official Currency
Brazilian Real
Official language
Portuguese
Political relations
The Egyptian and Brazilian relations are characterized in their entirety by positive and cooperation in light of the continuous coordination at the bilateral level, especially with regard to important issues at the international level, including disarmament and non-proliferation issues, and the achievement of the goals of the second millennium, especially with regard to human rights in education, food and development, and support for the rights of the Palestinian people to achieve an independent state living in security and peace side by side with the State of Israel, and the views on many international political and economic issues are almost identical except for Some sensitive areas include the process of Security Council reform.
The cooperation between the two countries in recent years has been reflected directly in the exchange of support for candidates from the two countries for membership in international organizations and specialized committees in those organizations, and we highlight the following
- Brazil's support for the Egyptian candidacy for membership in the Human Rights Committee of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights for the period 2009-2011 in the elections held in New York on 4/9/2008.
- Brazil's endorsement of the Egyptian candidate for membership in the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights during the elections held at the Economic and Social Council in New York on April 29, 2008.
- Brazil supported the Egyptian draft resolution on the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, during September 2008 at the International Atomic Energy Agency, and this support was particularly important in light of the passage of the draft resolution with only three votes. Brazil also participates with Egypt as a member of the "New Agenda Coalition for the Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction" group.
Egypt has old relations with Brazil extending to the nineteenth century, where Egypt received the Brazilian ruler Emperor Tom Bodo VIII in 1876 and there was a rapprochement between the two countries in the fifties and sixties of the twentieth century within the framework of political movements such as "non-alignment", and economic such as the Group of 77.
The political relations between Egypt and Brazil are characterized by positive, understanding, and distinguished cooperation, over the past decades, and this is clearly shown in the consistency of vision regarding various international and regional issues, and in international institutions. To activate relations, Brazil has supported in previous years and Egypt has supported the candidacy of many Egyptian officials for international posts, including the candidacy of the former Minister of Culture for the post of Director-General of UNESCO, and the former Egyptian Minister of Finance for the position of President of the International Monetary Policy and Finance Committee of the International Monetary Fund. In September 2008, Brazil supported the Egyptian draft resolution on the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, at the International Atomic Energy Agency, which was particularly important in light of the passage of the draft resolution by only three votes. Brazil and Egypt are also members of the New Agenda Coalition for Disarmament of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
The most prominent stations of political relations
On 2/3/2023, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Mauro Vieira, Brazil's Foreign Minister, on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meetings held in the Indian capital, New Delhi.Minister Shoukry congratulated his Brazilian counterpart on assuming his duties within the new government headed by President Lula da Silva, welcoming Brazil's endeavor to activate its role on the international arena, and return to its traditional positions and adherence to international law, especially on Middle East issues. Shoukry also expressed his appreciation for the participation of President Lula da Silva in the work of the climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh and the importance of his speech, which included affirmations of a positive change in Brazil's environmental and climate policy, and a vision that reflects Brazil's determination to interact more positively and effectively in the various frameworks of multilateral collective action.
On 31/10/2022, President El-Sisi extended his sincere congratulations to President Lula da Silva on his election as President of Brazil, wishing him all success in achieving the aspirations of the friendly Brazilian people for development and prosperity.
On 1/6/2022, Egypt expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to Brazil for the victims of floods in areas in northeastern Brazil, which resulted in dozens of dead and missing.
On 11/5/2022, Bruno Dantes, Vice President of the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts, visited Egypt, received by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President El-Sisi praised the distinguished friendship relations between Egypt and Brazil, stressing Egypt's keenness to deepen them in various fields, especially in the field of public financial control and accounting, in light of the common visions and extensive professional experiences enjoyed by the Central Auditing Organization in Egypt and the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts, reviewing in this context the efforts made by Egypt from Through its various strategies to combat corruption, review government performance and provide a climate of transparency, integrity and accountability.
On 28/2/2022, Egypt expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to Brazil for the victims of the floods and landslides that occurred in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which resulted in dozens of deaths, injuries and missing.
On 1/2/2021, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry received a video conference call from his Brazilian counterpart, Ernesto Araojo, during which they exchanged visions on opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation relations, as well as discuss a number of regional and international issues.
On 28/7/2020, a round of political consultations between Egypt and Brazil was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via video conference technology, headed by Ambassador Dr. Mahi Hassan Abdel Latif, Assistant Secretary of State for American Affairs, and Kenneth da Nobrega, Brazilian Deputy Foreign Minister for Middle East, Europe and Africa Affairs, the consultations dealt with mutual visions on regional and international issues of common interest, especially the issues of Libya and the Renaissance Dam, as well as the Palestinian issue. For his part, the Brazilian Deputy Foreign Minister affirmed his country's keenness to develop and deepen bilateral cooperation with Egypt at all bilateral levels, expressing Brazil's desire to enhance cooperation with Egypt in the field of combating terrorism.
On 8/4/2020, the Egyptian Ambassador to Brasilia, Wael Abul-Magd, presented his credentials to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, during President Bolsonaro's reception at the Presidential Palace in the capital, Brasilia. After presenting the credentials, the President of the Republic of Brazil and Ambassador Abul-Magd discussed ways to strengthen relations between the two countries in various aspects, raise the level of trade exchange, which currently amounts to about $ 3.5 billion annually, open Brazilian markets to Egyptian goods and products, as well as discuss the most important regional and international issues and review the Egyptian role in them. The meeting was attended by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Ernesto Araujo, the Secretary General of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Advisor to the President of the Republic for Strategic Affairs .
On 21/4/2018, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the meetings of the round of political consultations between Egypt and Brazil, where the Egyptian side was headed by Ambassador Reda Habib, Assistant Secretary of State for American Affairs, while Ambassador Fernando Abreu, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Middle Eastern and African Affairs, chaired the Brazilian side, the political consultations between Egypt are a review mechanism for the overall bilateral relations.
On 1/12/2016, the Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the crash of the passenger plane that was heading from Brazil to Colombia, which killed a number of victims, including members of a Brazilian football team, and injured others, calling on God Almighty to inspire them patience and solace, and stressing the support of the Egyptian government and people for the government and people of Brazil.
Economic relations
The economic relations between Egypt and Brazil are distinguished and diverse in their fields, as Brazil is Egypt's first trade partner in Latin America, and Egypt occupies the third place in Brazil's trade partnership in the African continent. Egypt is the second largest importer of Brazilian meat in the world.
Brazil is considered agateway for Egyptian exports to the Latin American region as it is the largest economic power in the region and is a key member with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the Mercosur grouping. Many Egyptian companies working in the field of marble and single-use surgical and nursing medical instruments have already been able to access the markets of some countries of the region such as Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica by participating in specialized international exhibitions in Brazil, where he visits These exhibitions are representatives of many companies in Latin American countries.
Egypt's imports from South American countries recorded $ 2.3 billion during the first seven months of 2021 compared to $ 2.1 billion during the corresponding months of 2020, an increase of $ 200 million.
Brazil came in first place with imports amounting to $ 1.165 billion during the first seven months of 2021 compared to $ 5.9 million during the corresponding months of 2020, an increase of $ 293.2 million, and imports from Argentina amounted to $ 864.5 million during the first seven months of 2021 compared to $ 813.3 million during the corresponding months of the previous year, an increase of $ 51.2 million.
Brazil is a gateway for Egyptian exports to Latin America as it is the largest economic power in the region and is a key member with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the Mercosur grouping.
Many Egyptian companies working in the field of marble and medical instruments for single-use surgery and nursing have been able to access the markets of some Latin American countries such as Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica by participating in specialized international exhibitions in Brazil.
Brazil ranks seventh in the world economically, with an economy of about one trillion and 600 billion dollars, and a foreign trade volume of close to 400 billion dollars.
Egypt is Brazil's third largest trading partner in the Arab region, but thanks to the growing bilateral relations over the past months, Egypt has advanced to become Brazil's first trading partner among Arab countries, with a trade volume of close to $ 2.6 billion.
Milestones of economic relations between the two countries
On 10/3/2023, the Secretary General of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo visited Egypt, and was received by Ambassador Dr. Hazem Fahmy, Assistant Foreign Minister for American Affairs, Tamer Mansour. The two sides discussed ways to enhance Arab-Brazilian cooperation with the Arab League, as well as ways to enhance Egyptian-Brazilian cooperation at the bilateral level. The meeting discussed ways to advance economic cooperation between Egypt and Brazil, as well as the importance of making the most of any high-level visits by officials of the two countries in deepening bilateral relations. The meeting also dealt with the interest of the two countries in the issue of establishing an Egyptian logistics zone for fertilizers in Brazil, and a Brazilian logistics zone for grains in Egypt.
On 31/1/2023, Mr. Al-Quseir, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and "Antonio de Aguiar", Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo, discussed intensifying ways of cooperation in the agricultural field between the two countries. The Minister of Agriculture stressed the strength and strength of the relations between the two countries, as well as the areas of joint cooperation, especially the agricultural field, and related activities. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to increase trade exchange opportunities between the two countries, especially since Egyptian agricultural exports enjoy a good reputation, and new markets have been opened abroad, especially citrus, strawberries, mangoes, and other products that are accepted by many markets in various countries of the world.
On 29/9/2022, Ambassador Dr. Hazem Fahmy, Assistant Foreign Minister for Americas Affairs, participated in the dinner ceremony held on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce office in Cairo. The ceremony was attended by Michael Gamal, Head of the Chamber's Regional Office, Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo, Dr. Khaled Hanafi, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers, and Dr. Alaa Ezz, Secretary General of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce.
On 3/7/2022, Nevine Gamea, Minister of Trade and Industry, participated in the activities of the Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum via video conference technology, which was held in the presence of President Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Osmar Chohfi, President of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and a large number of ministers, ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions, Gamea stressed the depth of bilateral relations between Egypt and Brazil as Egypt's largest trade partner in Latin America. .
On 23/5/2022, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, met with Dr. Khaled Hanafi, Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Osmar Chauhfi, President of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Tamer Mansour, Secretary-General of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, the meeting witnessed a review of the growing relations between Brazil and the Arab countries, Dr. Khaled Hanafi explained that the Brazilian economy ranks seventh in the world, with an economy size of about that Brazil is ready tobe A gateway for Egyptian exports to the South American region, as well as their readiness to invest in Egypt through a Brazilian industrial zone, in which products that Brazil excels in such as automotive components, textiles and other industries are manufactured, to be exported from Egypt to the rest of the world.
- On 4/3/2022, Eng. Essam Al-Najjar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Organization for Export and Import Control, received a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce to activate the memorandum of understanding between the two parties signed with the aim of increasing trade exchange and economic cooperation between Egypt, Brazil and the surrounding countries and removing all obstacles that hinder the movement of trade between the two countries, within the framework of the ministry's keenness to create an atmosphere that contributes to serving common interests, supporting trade cooperation and facilitating the movement of goods and services, especially in light of the trade agreement The free Mercosur is located betweenM.S., Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
On 29/9/2021, Hamilton Mourão, Vice President of the Republic of Brazil, said that the establishment of an office of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Cairo is a great boost to the level of investment and trade cooperation between the two countries, and Elaraby pointed to the importance of strengthening economic cooperation between Egypt and Brazil at the bilateral and multilateral levels within the framework of the free trade agreement between Egypt and the Mercosur countries, and that Brazil will remain a key partner for Egypt in a large number of productive fields and sectors.
On 5/4/2020, Mr. Al-Quseir, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced the success of the Egyptian agricultural quarantine, in opening a new market for Egyptian citrus fruits in Brazil, the minister said to the success of the negotiation sessions with the State of Brazil, joint meetings, and the exchange of visits of delegations and technical missions, in opening the door to Egyptian agricultural exports of citrus fruits in the Brazilian market.
On 29/1/2020, a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, headed by "Burns Hanoun", President of the Chamber, visited Egypt, received by Ambassador Dr. Mahi Hassan Abdel Latif, Assistant Secretary of State for American Affairs, the two sides discussed ways to advance cooperation between Egypt and the Chamber in order to enhance trade and economic relations between Egypt and Brazil.
On 4/12/2020, the Commercial Office in São Paulo, in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Brazil, organized a virtual seminar entitled "Egypt and Brazil: New Opportunities and Partnership", where it highlighted the opportunities available for Egyptian exports of chemical and fertilizer products in the Brazilian market.
On 23/12/2017, Tarek Kabil, Minister of Trade and Industry, visited Brazil to participate in the Summit of Heads of State of the Common Market of South America (Mercosur). Kabil delivered Egypt's speech on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in front of the summit activities chaired by Michel Temer, President of Brazil and attended by the heads and leaders of the countries of the grouping.
Military cooperation
- On 23/5/2022, Dr. Marcos Digot, National Minister of Defense Products at the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, headed a high-level Brazilian delegation, visited Egypt, and was received by Eng. Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, Minister of State for Military Production, the two sides discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries. Minister Morsi pointed out that the ministry is interested in benefiting from the expertise of Brazilian companies in many of the fields in which it operates, stressing the keenness of the Ministry of Military Production to localize and transfer the latest international technologies in the field of military industries within companies And his subordinate units, Minister "Marina" stressed the existence of a real desire to conclude a strategic partnership that benefits both sides in the field of advanced defense systems.
On 28/9/2021, Egypt and Brazil discussed several topics of common interest in light of the areas of military cooperation, transfer and exchange of experiences between the armed forces of both countries. This came during the meeting of General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, with General Hamilton Mauroa, Vice President of the Republic of Brazil and his accompanying delegation, and General Mohamed Zaki stressed Egypt's pride in its well-established relations with the Republic of Brazil, and the keenness of the General Command of the Armed Forces to increase the bonds of cooperation and partnership in various military fields. For his part, the Vice President of the Republic of Brazil praised Egypt's influential and effective role in its regional and international environment and achieving security and stability in the Middle East.
On 22/10/2018, Dr. Mohamed Saeed Al-Assar, Minister of State for Military Production, received the Ambassador of Brazil, Roy Pacheco de Azevêdo, at the Ministry's General Office, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in the field of defense industries, and to prepare for the visit of the delegation of Brazilian industries headed by the Brazilian Foreign Minister and a delegation of companies operating in military manufacturing. Working in similar fields, due to its expertise and advanced industrial technologies that can be used in the transfer and exchange of experiences between the two parties, with the aim of joint manufacturing in the field of defense and civil industries and the establishment of bilateral companies to manufacture high-quality products and reasonable prices for export to surrounding and African countries.
Tourism & Aviation
- On 4/9/2022, Lieutenant General Mohamed Abbas, Minister of Civil Aviation, received today, Ambassador Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of the State of Brazil to the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Aviation to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Egypt and Brazil in various air transport activities, in the presence of pilot Montaser Manna, Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation and a number of ministry leaders, at the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Civil Aviation welcomed the ambassador and his accompanying delegation, stressing the strong relations between the two countries in many economic and commercial fields, expressing his appreciation To cooperate closely with the State of Brazil in various fields and activities of air transport.
On 22/5/2022, the Minister of Strategic Affairs of the Republic of Brazil, Flavio Rocha, announced that a direct flight between Cairo and Saupalo will be opened soon to enhance tourism exchange between the two countries.
- On 5/4/2018, Egypt participated in the São Paulo International Tourism Fair in Latin America, the Egyptian pavilion included 14 tourism companies.
Cultural cooperation
- On 1/3/2020, His Eminence the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, received Ambassador Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo. His Eminence the Grand Imam said that Al-Azhar's efforts to promote world peace have continued, through closer relations between Al-Azhar and the international churches, starting with the Canterbury Church and the World Council of Churches, and this effort culminated in a meeting with Pope Francis, which prompted us to think about issuing the Human Fraternity Document, as a guide to solving many crises in the contemporary world, that historical document that was well received by many Praised by the United Nations, the Brazilian ambassador expressed his great appreciation for Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and the efforts made by the Grand Imam to consolidate tolerance and world peace, pointing to his country's keenness to strengthen its relations with Al-Azhar as the oldest moderate Islamic institution in the world.
- On 24/4/2018, Dr. Mohamed Al-Zoghbi, President of the Federation of Islamic Institutions in Brazil, visited Egypt, and was received by Dr. Abbas Shoman, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. The two sides discussed supporting and strengthening ways of cooperation between Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Federation of Islamic Institutions in Brazil.
On 8/11/2015, journalist Helmy Al-Namnam received the Minister of Culture, Renato Lisa, President of the Brazilian National Library, and Rui Amaral, Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo, on Sunday, in the presence of Dr. Camelia Sobhi, Head of the Foreign Cultural Relations Sector, the two sides agreed during the meeting to exchange researchers, especially in the field of document restoration, and discussed the details of a project to establish a photo exhibition taken by the Emperor of Brazil in the nineteenth century AD for the aspects of cultural and social life and tourist attractions in Egypt.
Contractual Framework
- Cultural Agreement of September 8, 1951.
- Agreement on cultural cooperation on 17/5/1960.
- Agreement on Cultural and Educational Cooperation on May 17, 1969
- Final Report of the Egyptian-Brazilian Committee on Cultural, Technical and Scientific Cooperation on January 28, 1973
- Agreement on trade cooperation on 31/1/1973.
- Agreement on scientific and technical cooperation on 31/1/1973, including cooperation with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Foundation Embrapa.
- Agreement establishing a joint coordination committee between the two countries on 7/3/1985.
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of energy on 29/4/1986.
- Memorandum of Understanding in the field of science, technology and mining on 9/11/1991.
- Agreement of cooperation between the Egyptian Businessmen Association and the Federation of Brazilian Chambers of Commerce on 9/11/1991.
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of tourism on 14/11/1996.
- Agreement of cooperation between Cairo and Brasilia Universities on 31/7/1999.
- Agreement establishing a mechanism for political consultation between the ministries of foreign affairs of the two countries on 9/12/2003.
- Agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic passports from visas on 9/12/2003.
- Agreement to establish a joint businessmen council between the two countries on 9/12/2003.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Agriculture in the two countries in the field of veterinary services on 12/8/2008
- Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two diplomatic institutes in the field of diplomatic studies on 29/7/2009.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Egyptian Fund for Technical Cooperation with Africa and the Brazilian Agency for International Cooperation for Tripartite Cooperation in Africa on 29 /7/2009.
- Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a mechanism for strategic dialogue between the Egyptian and Brazilian governments on 27/12/2009.
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of sports on 27/12/2009.
- Institutional framework agreement between the Agricultural Research Center in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Organization (EMBRAIA) on 20/5/2010
- On 3/3/2017, the Cairo Chamber of Commerce signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Brazilian Chamber to increase economic relations and establish investments between the two countries. The protocol aims to increase trade exchange and attract more Brazilian investments to the local market in light of the investment opportunities currently available.
The economic relations between Egypt and Brazil are distinguished and diverse in their fields, as Brazil is Egypt's first trade partner in Latin America, and Egypt occupies the third place in Brazil's trade partnership in the African continent. Egypt is the second largest importer of Brazilian meat in the world.
Brazil is considered agateway for Egyptian exports to the Latin American region as it is the largest economic power in the region and is a key member with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the Mercosur grouping. Many Egyptian companies working in the field of marble and single-use surgical and nursing medical instruments have already been able to access the markets of some countries of the region such as Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica by participating in specialized international exhibitions in Brazil, where he visits These exhibitions are representatives of many companies in Latin American countries.
Egypt's imports from South American countries recorded $ 2.3 billion during the first seven months of 2021 compared to $ 2.1 billion during the corresponding months of 2020, an increase of $ 200 million.
Brazil came in first place with imports amounting to $ 1.165 billion during the first seven months of 2021 compared to $ 5.9 million during the corresponding months of 2020, an increase of $ 293.2 million, and imports from Argentina amounted to $ 864.5 million during the first seven months of 2021 compared to $ 813.3 million during the corresponding months of the previous year, an increase of $ 51.2 million.
Brazil is a gateway for Egyptian exports to Latin America as it is the largest economic power in the region and is a key member with Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in the Mercosur grouping.
Many Egyptian companies working in the field of marble and medical instruments for single-use surgery and nursing have been able to access the markets of some Latin American countries such as Chile, Colombia and Costa Rica by participating in specialized international exhibitions in Brazil.
Brazil ranks seventh in the world economically, with an economy of about one trillion and 600 billion dollars, and a foreign trade volume of close to 400 billion dollars.
Egypt is Brazil's third largest trading partner in the Arab region, but thanks to the growing bilateral relations over the past months, Egypt has advanced to become Brazil's first trading partner among Arab countries, with a trade volume of close to $ 2.6 billion.
Milestones of economic relations between the two countries
On 10/3/2023, the Secretary General of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo visited Egypt, and was received by Ambassador Dr. Hazem Fahmy, Assistant Foreign Minister for American Affairs, Tamer Mansour. The two sides discussed ways to enhance Arab-Brazilian cooperation with the Arab League, as well as ways to enhance Egyptian-Brazilian cooperation at the bilateral level. The meeting discussed ways to advance economic cooperation between Egypt and Brazil, as well as the importance of making the most of any high-level visits by officials of the two countries in deepening bilateral relations. The meeting also dealt with the interest of the two countries in the issue of establishing an Egyptian logistics zone for fertilizers in Brazil, and a Brazilian logistics zone for grains in Egypt.
On 31/1/2023, Mr. Al-Quseir, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, and "Antonio de Aguiar", Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo, discussed intensifying ways of cooperation in the agricultural field between the two countries. The Minister of Agriculture stressed the strength and strength of the relations between the two countries, as well as the areas of joint cooperation, especially the agricultural field, and related activities. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to increase trade exchange opportunities between the two countries, especially since Egyptian agricultural exports enjoy a good reputation, and new markets have been opened abroad, especially citrus, strawberries, mangoes, and other products that are accepted by many markets in various countries of the world.
On 29/9/2022, Ambassador Dr. Hazem Fahmy, Assistant Foreign Minister for Americas Affairs, participated in the dinner ceremony held on the occasion of the one-year anniversary of the establishment of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce office in Cairo. The ceremony was attended by Michael Gamal, Head of the Chamber's Regional Office, Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo, Dr. Khaled Hanafi, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers, and Dr. Alaa Ezz, Secretary General of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce.
On 3/7/2022, Nevine Gamea, Minister of Trade and Industry, participated in the activities of the Arab-Brazilian Economic Forum via video conference technology, which was held in the presence of President Jair Bolsonaro, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Osmar Chohfi, President of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and a large number of ministers, ambassadors and representatives of diplomatic missions, Gamea stressed the depth of bilateral relations between Egypt and Brazil as Egypt's largest trade partner in Latin America. .
On 23/5/2022, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, met with Dr. Khaled Hanafi, Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Osmar Chauhfi, President of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Tamer Mansour, Secretary-General of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, the meeting witnessed a review of the growing relations between Brazil and the Arab countries, Dr. Khaled Hanafi explained that the Brazilian economy ranks seventh in the world, with an economy size of about that Brazil is ready tobe A gateway for Egyptian exports to the South American region, as well as their readiness to invest in Egypt through a Brazilian industrial zone, in which products that Brazil excels in such as automotive components, textiles and other industries are manufactured, to be exported from Egypt to the rest of the world.
- On 4/3/2022, Eng. Essam Al-Najjar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Organization for Export and Import Control, received a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce to activate the memorandum of understanding between the two parties signed with the aim of increasing trade exchange and economic cooperation between Egypt, Brazil and the surrounding countries and removing all obstacles that hinder the movement of trade between the two countries, within the framework of the ministry's keenness to create an atmosphere that contributes to serving common interests, supporting trade cooperation and facilitating the movement of goods and services, especially in light of the trade agreement The free Mercosur is located betweenM.S., Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
On 29/9/2021, Hamilton Mourão, Vice President of the Republic of Brazil, said that the establishment of an office of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Cairo is a great boost to the level of investment and trade cooperation between the two countries, and Elaraby pointed to the importance of strengthening economic cooperation between Egypt and Brazil at the bilateral and multilateral levels within the framework of the free trade agreement between Egypt and the Mercosur countries, and that Brazil will remain a key partner for Egypt in a large number of productive fields and sectors.
On 5/4/2020, Mr. Al-Quseir, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, announced the success of the Egyptian agricultural quarantine, in opening a new market for Egyptian citrus fruits in Brazil, the minister said to the success of the negotiation sessions with the State of Brazil, joint meetings, and the exchange of visits of delegations and technical missions, in opening the door to Egyptian agricultural exports of citrus fruits in the Brazilian market.
On 29/1/2020, a delegation from the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, headed by "Burns Hanoun", President of the Chamber, visited Egypt, received by Ambassador Dr. Mahi Hassan Abdel Latif, Assistant Secretary of State for American Affairs, the two sides discussed ways to advance cooperation between Egypt and the Chamber in order to enhance trade and economic relations between Egypt and Brazil.
On 4/12/2020, the Commercial Office in São Paulo, in cooperation with the Egyptian Embassy in Brazil, organized a virtual seminar entitled "Egypt and Brazil: New Opportunities and Partnership", where it highlighted the opportunities available for Egyptian exports of chemical and fertilizer products in the Brazilian market.
On 23/12/2017, Tarek Kabil, Minister of Trade and Industry, visited Brazil to participate in the Summit of Heads of State of the Common Market of South America (Mercosur). Kabil delivered Egypt's speech on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in front of the summit activities chaired by Michel Temer, President of Brazil and attended by the heads and leaders of the countries of the grouping.
Military cooperation
- On 23/5/2022, Dr. Marcos Digot, National Minister of Defense Products at the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, headed a high-level Brazilian delegation, visited Egypt, and was received by Eng. Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, Minister of State for Military Production, the two sides discussed ways to enhance joint cooperation between the two countries. Minister Morsi pointed out that the ministry is interested in benefiting from the expertise of Brazilian companies in many of the fields in which it operates, stressing the keenness of the Ministry of Military Production to localize and transfer the latest international technologies in the field of military industries within companies And his subordinate units, Minister "Marina" stressed the existence of a real desire to conclude a strategic partnership that benefits both sides in the field of advanced defense systems.
On 28/9/2021, Egypt and Brazil discussed several topics of common interest in light of the areas of military cooperation, transfer and exchange of experiences between the armed forces of both countries. This came during the meeting of General Mohamed Zaki, Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production, with General Hamilton Mauroa, Vice President of the Republic of Brazil and his accompanying delegation, and General Mohamed Zaki stressed Egypt's pride in its well-established relations with the Republic of Brazil, and the keenness of the General Command of the Armed Forces to increase the bonds of cooperation and partnership in various military fields. For his part, the Vice President of the Republic of Brazil praised Egypt's influential and effective role in its regional and international environment and achieving security and stability in the Middle East.
On 22/10/2018, Dr. Mohamed Saeed Al-Assar, Minister of State for Military Production, received the Ambassador of Brazil, Roy Pacheco de Azevêdo, at the Ministry's General Office, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in the field of defense industries, and to prepare for the visit of the delegation of Brazilian industries headed by the Brazilian Foreign Minister and a delegation of companies operating in military manufacturing. Working in similar fields, due to its expertise and advanced industrial technologies that can be used in the transfer and exchange of experiences between the two parties, with the aim of joint manufacturing in the field of defense and civil industries and the establishment of bilateral companies to manufacture high-quality products and reasonable prices for export to surrounding and African countries.
Tourism & Aviation
- On 4/9/2022, Lieutenant General Mohamed Abbas, Minister of Civil Aviation, received today, Ambassador Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of the State of Brazil to the Arab Republic of Egypt, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Aviation to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Egypt and Brazil in various air transport activities, in the presence of pilot Montaser Manna, Deputy Minister of Civil Aviation and a number of ministry leaders, at the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Civil Aviation welcomed the ambassador and his accompanying delegation, stressing the strong relations between the two countries in many economic and commercial fields, expressing his appreciation To cooperate closely with the State of Brazil in various fields and activities of air transport.
On 22/5/2022, the Minister of Strategic Affairs of the Republic of Brazil, Flavio Rocha, announced that a direct flight between Cairo and Saupalo will be opened soon to enhance tourism exchange between the two countries.
- On 5/4/2018, Egypt participated in the São Paulo International Tourism Fair in Latin America, the Egyptian pavilion included 14 tourism companies.
Cultural cooperation
- On 1/3/2020, His Eminence the Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, received Ambassador Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo. His Eminence the Grand Imam said that Al-Azhar's efforts to promote world peace have continued, through closer relations between Al-Azhar and the international churches, starting with the Canterbury Church and the World Council of Churches, and this effort culminated in a meeting with Pope Francis, which prompted us to think about issuing the Human Fraternity Document, as a guide to solving many crises in the contemporary world, that historical document that was well received by many Praised by the United Nations, the Brazilian ambassador expressed his great appreciation for Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and the efforts made by the Grand Imam to consolidate tolerance and world peace, pointing to his country's keenness to strengthen its relations with Al-Azhar as the oldest moderate Islamic institution in the world.
- On 24/4/2018, Dr. Mohamed Al-Zoghbi, President of the Federation of Islamic Institutions in Brazil, visited Egypt, and was received by Dr. Abbas Shoman, Undersecretary of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. The two sides discussed supporting and strengthening ways of cooperation between Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and the Federation of Islamic Institutions in Brazil.
On 8/11/2015, journalist Helmy Al-Namnam received the Minister of Culture, Renato Lisa, President of the Brazilian National Library, and Rui Amaral, Ambassador of Brazil in Cairo, on Sunday, in the presence of Dr. Camelia Sobhi, Head of the Foreign Cultural Relations Sector, the two sides agreed during the meeting to exchange researchers, especially in the field of document restoration, and discussed the details of a project to establish a photo exhibition taken by the Emperor of Brazil in the nineteenth century AD for the aspects of cultural and social life and tourist attractions in Egypt.
Contractual Framework
- Cultural Agreement of September 8, 1951.
- Agreement on cultural cooperation on 17/5/1960.
- Agreement on Cultural and Educational Cooperation on May 17, 1969
- Final Report of the Egyptian-Brazilian Committee on Cultural, Technical and Scientific Cooperation on January 28, 1973
- Agreement on trade cooperation on 31/1/1973.
- Agreement on scientific and technical cooperation on 31/1/1973, including cooperation with the Brazilian Agricultural Research Foundation Embrapa.
- Agreement establishing a joint coordination committee between the two countries on 7/3/1985.
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of energy on 29/4/1986.
- Memorandum of Understanding in the field of science, technology and mining on 9/11/1991.
- Agreement of cooperation between the Egyptian Businessmen Association and the Federation of Brazilian Chambers of Commerce on 9/11/1991.
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of tourism on 14/11/1996.
- Agreement of cooperation between Cairo and Brasilia Universities on 31/7/1999.
- Agreement establishing a mechanism for political consultation between the ministries of foreign affairs of the two countries on 9/12/2003.
- Agreement to exempt holders of diplomatic passports from visas on 9/12/2003.
- Agreement to establish a joint businessmen council between the two countries on 9/12/2003.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Agriculture in the two countries in the field of veterinary services on 12/8/2008
- Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two diplomatic institutes in the field of diplomatic studies on 29/7/2009.
- Memorandum of Understanding between the Egyptian Fund for Technical Cooperation with Africa and the Brazilian Agency for International Cooperation for Tripartite Cooperation in Africa on 29 /7/2009.
- Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a mechanism for strategic dialogue between the Egyptian and Brazilian governments on 27/12/2009.
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of sports on 27/12/2009.
- Institutional framework agreement between the Agricultural Research Center in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Organization (EMBRAIA) on 20/5/2010
- On 3/3/2017, the Cairo Chamber of Commerce signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Brazilian Chamber to increase economic relations and establish investments between the two countries. The protocol aims to increase trade exchange and attract more Brazilian investments to the local market in light of the investment opportunities currently available.
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