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The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, starts next Wednesday (4) for millions of followers of Islam.

The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will hold activities in both states from June 2 to 6. Registration is open for companies interested in participating in seminars on business opportunities with Arab countries.

Speaking in the Senate, Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, said that the vast majority of countries recognize the strength of Brazil’s sanitary system and that all measures from the contingency plan to contain avian flu have been implemented.