(Brazilian Government, 7.Mar.2019) — Brazil and Peru will intensify cooperation in the energy sector. The Ministers of Mines and Energy of the two countries, Bento Albuquerque (Brazil) and Francisco Atilio Ísmodes (Peru), signed a Declaration of Cooperation in Energy on 5 February.
The document provides mechanisms for exchanges on energy issues and identifies mutual and convergent interests for the two nations.
The signing took place during a convention with mining companies in Toronto (Canada).
In a post-event meeting, the two ministers reaffirmed their interest in deepening bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy planning, dam safety, small-scale mining, renewable energy, radioactive materials, and internships and training.
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