Dilma Roussef, Brazil’s President,
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European
Council,
and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European
Commission
© European Union 2011
The international financial situation, the Rio+20 Conference, and cooperation at international level were some of the subjects discussed at the 5th EU-Brazil summit which took place on 4 October in Brussels. Brazil was represented by its President Dilma Roussef, and the European Union by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
„Together, the EU and Brazil can be a leading force in the Human Rights Council. Together, we can drive the world to more climate action in Durban and set the path to green growth at the Rio+20 Summit. Together, we can make a significant contribution to crisis management and peacekeeping”, declared Herman Van Rompuy after the meeting.
The…
Dilma Roussef, Brazil’s President,
Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European
Council,
and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European
Commission
© European Union 2011
The international financial situation, the Rio+20 Conference, and cooperation at international level were some of the subjects discussed at the 5th EU-Brazil summit which took place on 4 October in Brussels. Brazil was represented by its President Dilma Roussef, and the European Union by Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission.
„Together, the EU and Brazil can be a leading force in the Human Rights Council. Together, we can drive the world to more climate action in Durban and set the path to green growth at the Rio+20 Summit. Together, we can make a significant contribution to crisis management and peacekeeping”, declared Herman Van Rompuy after the meeting.
The leaders agreed to work closely together in providing leadership in international fora to address challenges such as climate change, economic governance and human rights, and they will strive to enhance dialogue on human rights and on security matters, including challenges to security such as corruption, money laundering and drugs trafficking.
They exchanged views on the international economic situation and concurred that it was necessary to ensure the effective reform of financial markets, efficient commodity markets, and appropriate reforms of the international monetary system.
They highlighted the opportunities for growth that may be created by the development of the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, which is to be discussed at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, to be held in Rio de Janeiro on 4-6 June 2012.
„Let me underline that people-to-people contacts remain the backbone of EU-Brazil relations. Mutual visa free travel, student exchanges, our shared passion for football, cultural events – all are important in maintaining old ties and creating new ones. I am delighted about the active role played by the business community and civil society in the preparation of the EU-Brazil Summit”, concluded Herman Van Rompuy.
Brazil is the EU’s 10th trading partner, accounting for 2.2% of the EU’s total trade. The EU is Brazil’s main trading partner, accounting for 22.2% of its total trade. In 2010, EU companies exported to Brazil goods worth 31.3 billion euros. Imports accounted for 32.3 billion euros, giving an overall trade deficit of 971 million.
The summits between the European Union and Brazil take place once a year.
More information:
Remarks by Herman Van Rompuy (pdf)
EU-Brazil summit: Consolidating the Strategic Partnership (pdf)
Factsheet: EU Strategic Partnership with Brazil (pdf)
