Brazil’s President Mr. Jair Bolsonaro has lauded distinguished relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing his country’s keenness on expanding economic cooperation, particularly trade sectors of metallurgy, water, and food.
Mr. Bolsonaro expressed a strong willingness to develop a bilateral relationship with the Kingdom of Bahrain and explore business and investment prospects, underlining his country’s facilities and open economic environment.
“After the opening of the Brazilian embassy in Bahrain, we look forward to strengthening cooperation on multiple levels, especially in light of the common base shared by the two countries,” President Bolsonaro said in a speech at the King Hamad Global center for Peaceful Coexistence.
“In 2020, the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence chose Brazil to announce the Memorandum of Understanding for South American countries, and the opening of the Brazilian embassy will strengthen the prospects of cooperation and partnership between Brazil and Bahrain. During my visit to the Kingdom, several agreements were signed, including the agreement on peaceful coexistence and freedom. religious and human rights. We are peoples who seek to promote peaceful coexistence and harmony among all segments of society and its components. Perhaps this is one of the most important things that Brazil and Bahrain share together. The near future will witness more features of cooperation between the two countries, and we welcome everything that would deepen cooperation and participation for the benefit of the two friendly countries.”
The president praised his visit to the Kingdom and thanked the delegation that accompanied him as well as all of the officials that helped make it a success.
Ms. Betsy Mathieson, Deputy Chair of the King Hamad Global center for Peaceful Coexistence said, “His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Excellency President Jair Bolsonaro are two inspiring leaders and that is why Brazil feels like home to Bahrainis and we are thrilled to welcome our Brazilian brothers and sisters to their second home, the Kingdom of Bahrain. The official opening of the o Brazilian embassy in Manama and the signing of several important accords between our countries are very welcome beginnings.”
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