Celso Amorim

The step taken (by the EU) was not sufficient to start negotiation in other sectors,

The step taken (by the EU) was not sufficient to start negotiation in other sectors,

The Europeans need to show real flexibility on market access, ... We came here for a discussion basically on agriculture.

The Europeans need to show real flexibility on market access, ... We came here for a discussion basically on agriculture.

We all have a general idea of the numbers, but when we reach this point, it is important to have read more

We all have a general idea of the numbers, but when we reach this point, it is important to have a precise idea of the numbers.

We are ready to talk, but it is just an exploratory conversation, since Brazil isn't negotiating with the United Kingdom. read more

We are ready to talk, but it is just an exploratory conversation, since Brazil isn't negotiating with the United Kingdom. The negotiation involves the G-20 (the group of 21 developing countries), Europe, and the United States.

[But after an immediate uproar here, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry began backpedaling.] There is no accord yet, only an idea, read more

[But after an immediate uproar here, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry began backpedaling.] There is no accord yet, only an idea, ... This is a theme that needs to be examined when we receive a concrete proposal.