Skopje, 7 March 2024 (MIA) - President Stevo Pendarovski received Thursday the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to North Macedonia, seated in Sofia, Paulo Roberto Campos Tarrisse da Fontoura.

President Pendarovski expressed assurance of the will and potential for development of mutual relations, saying that the opening of North Macedonia's Embassy in Brasilia clearly demonstrated the sincere wish for enhancement of bilateral ties, his Office said in a press release.

Pendarovski said both countries share the fundamental values of the rule of law and human rights, concern for climate change, commitment to democracy, free trade and market economy, while expressing satisfaction from the bilateral cooperation in multilateral organizations.

The President also extended congratulations over Brazil's G20 presidency, wishing success in the realization of the country's priorities: fight against hunger, poverty and inequality, the three dimensions of sustainable development (economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection), reform of the UN system and international financial institutions, as well as revitalization of the World Trade Organization.

Ambassador Paulo Roberto Campos Tarrisse da Fontoura said North Macedonia is a country that Brazil shares mutual values with, especially the faith in diplomacy and peaceful resolution of disputes, as well as observance of the rule of law, which leads to prosperity, peace and human development.

The Ambassador said he would work on stimulating tourism and cultural ties between the two countries, while exploring possible areas of cooperation in agriculture, investments, regulations, as well as promotion of programmes for university exchanges, reads the press release.

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