Carolina Pimentel
Reporter - Agência Brasil

London - The Brazilian and British governments endorsed three agreements yesterday (7), the first day of president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's State visit to the United Kingdom. The first agreement provides for cooperation between the two countries in the promotion of sustainable development, including protection of natural resources, prevention of climate change, and elimination of poverty.

The second agreement establishes cooperation in the fight against AIDS. In addition to an exchange of experiences, Great Britain and North Ireland will contribute around US$ 1.8 million to strengthen the International Center for Technical Cooperation on HIV/AIDS, which has been functioning in Brazil since January, 2005.

The third agreement provides for an exchange of information in the area of health.

Translation: David Silberstein