Bel©m: The Minister of Tourism of Brazil, Celso Sabino, has met with ambassadors from six Gulf countries in the northern Brazilian city of Bel©m, capital of the state of Par¡, to discuss investment and cooperation ahead of the COP30.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting with representatives from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain aimed to strengthen ties, enhance cooperation, and attract investment in logistics, infrastructure, and sustainable solutions, as part of preparations for COP30. The event is scheduled for November 2025 in Bel©m.
Sabino, who is acting as the federal government's liaison with strategic blocs, said that this year's climate conference would be a unique opportunity to project the Amazon as the host of a high-level global event. 'Our commitment is for COP30 to be remembered not only for the decisions that will be made, but for the exemplary experience we will offer. We want it to be the best COP in history - the COP of the Forest - showing the world the strength of our hospitality, organisation, and respect for the environment,' the minister said.
He emphasized that the presence of Gulf representatives in Bel©m is strategic in highlighting the Amazon's role as home to more than 30 million people whose communities preserve the rainforest. During the meeting with the ambassadors, Sabino presented a range of local development initiatives: the modernisation of Bel©m's hotel network, improvements to urban transport, the expansion of the regional air network, and incentives for accommodation providers - all aligned with the objective of ensuring adequate infrastructure and logistics for the global summit.
The minister said Brazil's push to broaden international participation at COP30 would continue in the coming months, positioning the Amazon as a hub for innovation, sustainability, and cooperation.