Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Carlos Franceassured on Tuesday that his country wants to buy from Russiawith which he is finalizing an agreement to purchase this type of fuel at a lower price, according to a statement by the president on Monday, Jair Bolsonaro.
Asked about this during a visit to UN, France He assured that Brazil, like other countries, is looking for “safe and reliable” suppliers of diesel fuel at a time when there are certain problems with processing, and to ensure that its agricultural sector and its drivers will have enough fuel.
“Of course, Russia is a major supplier of oil and gas. you can ask Germany about it you can ask Europe about it,” the minister told reporters.
How much does a diesel cost?
When asked how much diesel fuel the government expects to buy from RussiaFrança said, “As many as we can.”
Meanwhile, when asked about the interest in acquiring fuel from a country that invades another in violation of the UN Charter, the minister limited himself to the words: “Perhaps you should ask Mr. Scholz about this, and I will answer later,” referring to the German chancellor , whose country is heavily dependent on energy imports from Russia.
Bolsonaro looks forward to cooperation
On Monday, Bolsonaro assured that Brazil “nearly closed” the agreement to purchase cheaper diesel fuel from Russiawhich is subject to harsh economic sanctions from the West for the war in Ukraine, to whom Brazil did not join.
“When I went to Russia (February last year), I received fertilizer for agribusiness, and now we are almost closed to an agreement to buy cheaper diesel fuel in Russia,” the president told a group of supporters at the gates of his official residence in Brazil.
Ukraine: diesel situation in Brazil
With the start of the war in UkraineOn Feb. 24, the Brazilian far-right leader maintains a “balance” stance on the Russian military invasion and is critical of the siege of economic sanctions imposed by the West on Vladimir Putin’s government.
The head of state did not give details about the agreement with Russia on diesel fuel, which, in his opinion, will serve to reduce fuel prices in the country, which have risen sharply due to the revaluation of oil on the international market.
(EFE)
Source: RPP
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