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Mashnouq Meets Brazilian Official: Defense, Security Agreement Underway

Caretaker Interior Minister Nouhad al-Mashnouq held talks on Friday with Special Secretary for Strategic Affairs of the Brazilian government Hussein Kalout where discussions highlighted preparations for upcoming visit of Brazilian president to Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.

Heading a security and political delegation, Kalout discussed relations between Lebanon and Brazil, the preparations for the visit of President Michel Tamer to Lebanon in November, and the signing of a joint defense and security agreement between the two countries.

Kalout said in a statement the meeting discussed "security cooperation between the two countries," pointing out that the investment of Lebanese individuals of Brazilian origin in Lebanon has been discussed, putting his visit within the framework of a series of visits decided by the Brazilian government."

He concluded his statement by stressing "the success of meetings held with President Michel Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and Mashnouq,” expressing hope “that relations will develop further between our two countries.”

Source: Naharnet


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