Brazil–Pakistan relations
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Brazil–Pakistan relations refers to bilateral relations between Brazil and Pakistan. Brazil maintains an embassy in Islamabad and Pakistan maintains an embassy in Brasília.
In 2009, Brazil approved the sale of 100 MAR-1 anti-radiation missiles to Pakistan despite India's pressure on Brazil not to do so.[1]
Brazil's Defense Minister Nelson Jobim called these missiles "very effective ways to monitor" areas flown by war planes, and said the deal with Pakistan was worth 85 million euros (167.6 million dollars). He dismissed protests by India. "Brazil negotiates with Pakistan, not with terrorists," Mr Jobim said. "To cancel this deal would be to attribute terrorist activities to the Pakistani Government."[2]
According to a 2013 BBC World Service Poll, only 5% of Brazilians view Pakistan's influence positively, with 63% expressing a negative view. Pakistani opinion on Brazil seems to be sharply divided, with 27% viewing Brazil positively and 26% viewing Brazil negatively.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Brazil to Sell MAR-1 SEAD Missiles to Pakistan Defense Industry Daily. Retrieved on 2009-01-05.
- ^ Brazil approves sale of 100 missiles to Pakistan Dawn.com. Retrieved on 2009-01-05.
- ^ 2013 World Service Poll BBC
External links
- Ministry of Foreign Relations of Brazil
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan
- Embassy of Pakistan in Brazil
- Embassy of Brazil in Pakistan
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