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Sunday, March 31, 2019
FM Katz says Brazil to open ‘diplomatic office’ in Jerusalem
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleForeign Minister Israel Katz announces Brazil will open a “diplomatic office” in Jerusalem, after meeting with his visiting Brazilian counterpart Ernesto Araujo.
“Israel and Brazil are true friends sharing common values and we will strengthen the cooperation between our two countries,” Katz writes on Twitter.
Katz does not give any further details on what the office’s responsibilities will include.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who vowed on the campaign trail to move his country’s embassy to Jerusalem, appeared to back off his promise last week when he said he considering opening a trade office in Jerusalem.
Bem vindo to Israel @ernestofaraujo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil & President @jairbolsonaro. Obrigado for opening a diplomatic office in Jerusalem! Israel and Brazil are true friends sharing common values and we will strengthen the cooperation between our two countries. pic.twitter.com/yj2Qavz9NV
— ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) March 31, 2019
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