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Knowing the hard work it entails, the new ambassador of Brazil in the Philippines is taking on the challenge to learn the Filipino language as he begins his tour of duty in the country.
Brazilian Ambassador Antonio José Maria de Souza e Silva already began his language classes and managed to say “salamat” to President Duterte when they met in Malacañang. The veteran diplomat from Rio de Janeiro was among the new ambassadors who presented their credentials to the Philippine leader at the Palace Wednesday, Feb. 11.
“I would like, Mr. President, if you allow me to tell you that the next time we meet Insha’Allah, in the future I may be able to say a few words on your native language. I have already started my classes but not enough to be able to say anything meaningful to you,” he said.
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The first actions of the Joe Biden government in relation to the protection of the Amazon will be treated with dialogue and should not result in sanctions against Brazil.
Despite pressure from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and activists calling for punitive measures against the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the order to the White House is to bet on a plan of collaboration for the preservation of the forest, before applying any sanction to the country.
Biden’s orientation is that the US Treasury, in collaboration with the State Department and international development and cooperation agencies – in English, USAID and DFC – develop an agenda for the protection of the Amazon, in partnership with the Brazilian government and other interested countries.
Chinedu Eze in Lagos and Kasim Sumaina in Abuja
Air Peace yesterday received the first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft out of the 13 firm orders from the Brazilian manufacturer.
The airplane arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, from Recife airport, Brazil.
This is coming as the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated federal government’s commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country, to combat insecurity and boost commercial activities.
Air Peace is the first African carrier to take delivery of this brand new aircraft type with 30 requests, which include 13 firm orders and 17 purchase right orders, coming second to Lufthansa globally, which ordered 35.
Photo: Twitter/Ministry of Health of Peru
13:01 | Lima, Jan. 29. The Ministry of Health (Minsa) on Friday received 330 mechanical ventilators donated by the Federative Republic of Brazil.
The sector s head Pilar Mazzetti welcomed this valuable contribution that will make it possible to strengthen health care services and continue facing the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide. Our countries are united by a deep friendship and the joint fight against this disease, in which Brazil has shown great solidarity with our people. We are thankful for everything you have done during the pandemic, and the equipment represents the opportunity for more people to stay alive, she expressed.