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Brazil–Norway relations are thediplomatic relations between theFederative Republic of Brazil and theKingdom of Norway. Both nations are members of theUnited Nations.
Beginning in the 19th century, Norwegian migrants began settling in Brazil. In 1851, Norwegian migrants were one of the founding members of the city ofJoinville inSanta Catarina State. In 1905, Brazil was one of the first countries to recognize Norway's independence after theDissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden.[1] Since then, relations between Brazil and Norway have become cordial, based on shared values and guided by mutual respect.
In 1967, KingOlav V of Norway paid an official visit to Brazil.[1] In 1991, PresidentFernando Collor de Mello became the first Brazilian head-of-state to visit Norway. Since the initial visits, there have been numerous visits and reunions between leaders of both nations.[1] In recent years, contacts between governments, companies and individuals from both countries have intensified, giving dynamism to the bilateral relationship. Brazil is one of the largest markets for the Norwegian shipping and supply industries, and Norway and Brazil cooperate closely on maritime issues.[2]
During the2019 Amazon rainforest wildfires, Norway suspended payments to the Brazilian government'sAmazon Fund (a mechanism created to protect the BrazilianAmazon rainforest) after a surge in deforestation. Norway has been the fund's biggest donor, and has given approximately US$1.2 billion over the past decade. The Norwegian Government voiced concerns about the rate of deforestation since PresidentJair Bolsonaro took power in Brazil.[3]
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High-level visits from Brazil to Norway
High-level visits from Norway to Brazil
Both nations have signed a few agreements such an Agreement on Trade and Economic, Industrial and Technical Cooperation (1978);Agreement on the Avoidance of Double Taxation (1980) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Technical, Hygienic and Sanitary provisions governing bilateral trade in Fishery and Aquaculture products and byproducts (2003).[2]
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