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.