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.

[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.

We welcome the fact that it was made, we think that it's a positive step, but there's also an agreement read more

We welcome the fact that it was made, we think that it's a positive step, but there's also an agreement that it's an insufficient step,

It would not lessen the shock and concern, but it would be something concrete in addition to the apologies.

It would not lessen the shock and concern, but it would be something concrete in addition to the apologies.