Abu Dhabi crown prince holds talks with Brazilian president on sidelines of BRICS summit
Sheikh Khaled emphasized the UAE's pride in its strategic relationship with Brazil, a pioneering partnership built on decades of cooperation, mutual respect, and shared interests, the Emirates News Agency reported.
He stressed that the 50-year bond highlights both nations' commitment to collaboration and sustainable development.
BRICS was founded in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa became a member the following year, and in late 2023 Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE accepted invitations to join.
Rio de Janeiro is hosting the 17th edition of the summit on Sunday and Monday.
The Brazilian president underscored the strength and depth of the bilateral relations between his country and the UAE.
The meeting was attended by several Emirati officials, including Reem Al-Hashimy, minister of state for international cooperation; Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, minister of foreign trade; and UAE Ambassador to Brazil Saleh Ahmad Salem Alsuwaidi.
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