Brazil and Qatar Sign Reciprocal Visa Waiver Agreement

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The travel-facilitating measure is one of six agreements signed during President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit to the country.

He was welcomed in Doha by the Emir of Qatar, Shaikh Tamin Bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Royal Palace, where they signed cooperation agreements in areas such as defense, health and airline services.

The two countries also plan to finalize an agreement for the exploration of airline services between their territories. In addition, based on Brazil’s experience in hosting the 2014 World Cup, it will be cooperating with Qatar to hold major sporting events.

The Middle Eastern country will host the pre-eminent international football competition in 2022.

A cooperation agreement was also signed between the two countries’ diplomatic academies, including the exchange of diplomatic students. In Brazil, the institution in charge of training diplomats is the Rio Branco Institute.

Regarding the health sector, Brazil and Qatar will strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

In terms of defense, the two countries signed an agreement for research and development, logistical support, military medicine and the supply of defense products and services, in addition to increasing the exchange of knowledge and experience on the organization and operations of the Armed Forces, including peacekeeping operations.

Brazil has taken part in over 50 United Nations peace operations and peace missions.

Qatar is the next-to-last country to be visited by President Bolsonaro, who has been to Japan, China, and the United Arab Emirates to announce the reforms the government is undertaking in the economic area and business opportunities in Brazil.

In addition to meeting with authorities, the president attended a business seminar. Also on Monday, the presidential delegation went to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where it was welcomed by the country’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

In the Middle East, Bolsonaro and his ministers aim to attract investors, particularly for the concessions and privatization projects under the Investment Partnership Program.

The countries in this region own large sovereign wealth funds seeking opportunities in emerging countries.

Source: Agência Brasil

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