Pål Jonson in Brazil

Sweden and Brazil have had diplomatic relations for almost 200 years. The two countries also cooperate in the area of defence, and the topics for discussions between Mr Jonson and Mr Múcio will include cooperation on defence materiel. 

Sweden and Brazil cooperate on the Jas Gripen fighter aircraft, which both countries use. There is a facility for development, final assembly, testing and evaluation of Jas 39 Gripen in Saõ Paulo, Brazil. 

In connection with the meeting, Mr Jonson will also visit the operational air exercise Cruzex – Latin America’s largest military exercise, which was first organised in 2002. The eighth edition of the exercise is taking place now, and Brazil’s participation involves Jas 39 Gripen E.

Discussions on the security situation in Europe and in Latin America will also be on the agenda when the two ministers meet.