Brazil opens Israel trade mission in Jerusalem
Brazil opens Israel trade mission in Jerusalem
The announcement came during a visit by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to Tel Aviv. Earlier, it appeared that he would follow US President Trump's lead and decide to move the Brazilian Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Brazil opened a new trade mission to Israel in Jerusalem on Sunday, appearing to edge back from earlier signals it would follow the United States by moving its full embassy to the contested city.
The announcement came during a visit by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — an outspoken admirer of President Donald Trump who broke global consensus by recognising Jerusalem as Israel's capital in late 2017 and moving the US embassy there last May.
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Record Date : 1.4.2019
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