Press Releases: Under Secretary Shannon’s Meeting With Brazilian Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry Marcos Galvao 


Media Note

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

November 27, 2017


Ambassador Thomas A. Shannon, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, met today with Secretary General Galvao to address common interests in our bilateral relationship and the region. The Under Secretary reaffirmed the close partnership between the United States and Brazil and our shared commitment to increasing economic growth, investment, and job creation in both countries. The two leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation on security issues, including the challenges in Venezuela.