Beirute - 12/5/2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - Brazil and Lebanon have signed agreements in the areas of environment, tourism, drugs and education. Today president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva participates in a seminar on bilateral commerce.

Brazilian businessmen accompanying Lula see Lebanon as a gateway to the region for a variety of Brazil exports. Representatives of the construction industry see opportunities in rebuilding the country. (AB)