10 July 2009

On July 10th the Social and Economic Councils of the Netherlands and Brazil signed an agreement to intensify their collaboration by exchanging information and experiences and discussing topical issues on a regular basis . There are plans for two-yearly "round table" meetings to focus on issues affecting both councils.

The Netherlands and Brazil have a close trade relationship and this agreement will further strengthen contacts between representatives of the two councils.

The agreement was signed in the parliament building in Budapest, where both councils took part in a two-day meeting of Social and Economic Councils from around the world.