Brasilia, November 20, 2002 (Agencia Brasil ABr) - The coordinator of the goverment-elect's transition team, Antonio Palocci, reports that members of the International Monetary Fund mission which is currently in Brazil have expressed concern with the world political-economic situation.

"We must be mindful of this problem. In order to move ahead with sustainable development, Brazil needs a better world political-economic situation," said Palocci, adding that the country needs a healthy environment in order to achieve renewed growth. (AB)