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Brazil–Norway Relations
Brazil–Norway relations are the diplomatic relations between the Brazil, Federative Republic of Brazil and the Norway, Kingdom of Norway. Both nations are members of the United Nations. History Beginning in the 19th century, Norwegian migrants began settling in Brazil. In 1851, Norwegian migrants were one of the founding members of the city of Joinville in Santa Catarina (state), Santa Catarina State. In 1905, Brazil was one of the first countries to recognize Norway's independence after the Dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden. Since then, relations between Brazil and Norway have become cordial, based on shared values and guided by mutual respect. In 1967, King Olav V of Norway paid an official visit to Brazil. In 1991, President Fernando Collor de Mello became the first Brazilian head-of-state to visit Norway. Since the initial visits, there have been numerous visits and reunions between leaders of both nations. In recent years, contacts between governments, comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diplomatic Relations
Diplomacy comprises spoken or written communication by representatives of states (such as leaders and diplomats) intended to influence events in the international system.Ronald Peter Barston, ''Modern diplomacy'', Pearson Education, 2006, p. 1 Diplomacy is the main instrument of foreign policy which represents the broader goals and strategies that guide a state's interactions with the rest of the world. International treaties, agreements, alliances, and other manifestations of international relations are usually the result of diplomatic negotiations and processes. Diplomats may also help to shape a state by advising government officials. Modern diplomatic methods, practices, and principles originated largely from 17th-century European custom. Beginning in the early 20th century, diplomacy became professionalized; the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, ratified by most of the world's sovereign states, provides a framework for diplomatic procedures, methods, and con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
