The “Rosal Youssef” portal publishes The text of the joint statement to launch a strategic partnership between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Federal Republic of Brazil, and came as follows:
His Excellency the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
And His Excellency the President of the Federal Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
In light of the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Brazil, which are characterized by enhancing diversity and deepening bilateral relations, as well as the bonds of friendship that unite my peoples The two countries; Taking into account that both countries are members of the BRICS, a grouping based on the spirit of respect, solidarity and mutual understanding among its members; Emphasizing the desire of the two countries to work together to consolidate peace, promote a more representative and just international system, renew and reform the multilateral system, and achieve sustainable development and comprehensive growth; While emphasizing the priority that countries attach to combating hunger, poverty and inequality, at the local and international levels,
Also emphasizing the commitment of the two countries to strengthening the paths of regional integration in which they share, and advancing trade And cooperation between countries of the Global South;
And expressing commitment to strengthening and expanding bilateral relations and cooperation in all areas of interest Joint;
With reference to the memorandum of understanding between Egypt and Brazil regarding establishing a mechanism for strategic dialogue, signed on December 27, 2009, and the memorandum of understanding regarding launching political consultations between Egypt and Brazil, signed on 9 December 2003, as well as the agreement to establish a joint Egyptian-Brazilian coordination committee, signed on March 7 1985;
They decided to launch a strategic partnership between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Federal Republic of Brazil, based on the following considerations:
1- Commitment to the principles stipulated in The Charter of the United Nations and other universally accepted rules of international law.
2- Promoting dialogue and understanding through intensifying diplomatic relations, bilateral meetings, and exchanging visits between high-level officials from the two countries. and other national sectors.
3- Focus on the social and economic development needs of both countries, and strive to achieve mutual benefit.
4- Strengthen consultations and coordination on the issues on the bilateral agenda, as well as on issues Regional and multilateral issues of common interest, based on common foreign policy goals between the two countries.
5- Defending the promotion of multilateralism and reforming international institutions, especially the global financial architecture and the United Nations, especially its Security Council, to make them more representative. legitimacy and effectiveness, as well as ensuring that it reflects the international reality of the twenty-first century.
6- Intensifying cooperation in political and diplomatic magazines and the fields of peace, security, defense, economics, trade, investment, environment, agriculture, science, education, development cooperation, culture, sports, tourism, and other fields that It will be determined later.
7- Develop an action plan, through diplomatic channels, that specifies the initiatives necessary to implement the strategic partnership. The action plan may be updated regularly to reflect the dynamics of bilateral relations.