Minister of Economy meets with EU delegation, Brazilian Ambassador
Additionally, Dr. Al-Bassat received Brazilian Ambassador Tarcisio Costa, with whom he discussed Brazil's readiness to provide technical assistance related to the Rashid Karami Exhibition in Tripoli, designed by renowned Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
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