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Brazilian FM thanks Kerry for U.S. trust in Brazil's institutions

Xinhua, August 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

Brazil's Foreign Minister Jose Serra thanked U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday for the trust the United States has placed in Brazilian institutions.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Brasilia, Serra said Brazil's political and judicial institutions have been examples of maturity during the impeachment process of suspended president Dilma Rousseff.

"I would like to extend our thanks, in the name of President (Michel) Temer, for the trust the U.S. government has placed in the solidity of Brazilian ... institutions," he added.

Kerry reaffirmed Washington's commitment to bilateral ties and praised Brazil's fight against corruption.

According to Kerry, Brazil "is a global partner" and the two countries must find common ground to further develop bilateral ties.

He added that "the Olympics must be a moment of unity" along with his certainty that the event would be "safe, sound, secure."

Kerry arrived in Brazil on Friday, leading a U.S. delegation to attend to the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games.

During his two-day visit, Brazil and the U.S. signed a number of agreements, covering areas such as climate change, sustainable development, healthcare, science, and technology. Endit