Tunisia and Brazil Hold Fifth Political Consultation in Brasília
Date: Monday, [insert date if known]
Location: Brasília, Brazil
Overview
Tunisia and Brazil convened their fifth round of political consultations in Brasília, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation and preparing for an upcoming meeting of the two countries’ foreign ministers.
Delegations
| Tunisia | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Head: Riadh Dridi – Director General for Relations with the Americas and American Regional Organizations | Head: Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte – Director General for Africa and the Middle East, Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Role: Lead the Tunisian delegation | Role: Preside over the Brazilian side |
Key Topics Discussed
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Bilateral Relations – Both sides praised the high level of Tunisia‑Brazil ties.
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Sector‑Specific Cooperation – Plans were examined to boost collaboration in:
- Transport
- Agriculture
- Customs
- Sport
- Education
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Trade Development – Tunisia emphasized:
- Expanding commercial exchanges.
- Gaining better access for Tunisian products in the Brazilian market.
- Celebrating Brazil’s March 2025 decision to fully waive customs duties on Tunisian extra‑virgin olive oil, a strategic export for Tunisia.
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Mercosur & Free‑Trade Prospects – Discussions covered:
- Prospects for cooperation with Mercosur.
- Tunisia’s desire to strengthen coordination with Brazil to revive negotiations on a potential free‑trade agreement.
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International Issues – Joint statements were made on shared concerns, notably the Palestinian question. Tunisia reaffirmed its support for the creation of an independent, sovereign Palestinian state with Al Quds‑East as its capital.
Side Meetings
- Arab‑Brazilian Chamber of Commerce
- Instituto Rio Branco
These meetings aimed to promote economic exchanges and enhance diplomatic training cooperation between the two nations.
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