Brazilian Vice President meets UAE FM

Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer met last night here the UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation, who arrived in Brazil earlier yesterday.  They discussed during the meeting ways to enhance bilateral ties, particularly in the economic, cultural, investment and sports fields, "WAM" news agency reported.  Earlier in the day, Sheikh Abdullah met with Brazilian Minister of External Relations Antonio de Aguiar Patriota. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)between the two countries on political consultations.  The meeting also touched on developments in Syria, the Palestinian cause, the Iranian nuclear dossier, Pakistan and Afghanistan. It also reviewed means to boost cooperation, especially in economic areas and the investment opportunities in the two countries.  The UAE is Brazil's second largest trade partner in the Middle East, following a surge in bilateral trade from US$805 million in 2005 to US$2.6 billion in 2011