Mohammed bin Rashid holds talks with President of Brazil

Brasilia: Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesterday held a round of talks with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil following his arrival in Brasilia earlier in the day. The meeting, attended by Foreign Minster H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and members of the accompanying delegation, touched on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of investment, tourism, economy and trade. Sheikh Mohammed said he was pleased to visit Brazil, a leading country with cultural diversity and emerging economy. President Dilma Rousseff welcomed Sheikh Mohammed and expressed the hope that his visit to Brazil will contribute in opening up new avenues for cooperation between the two friendly countries. – Emirates News Agency, WAM