Minister Vieira extended his gratitude to the Brazilian diplomatic corps and recalled the commitment of President Lula's government to the success of the mission.
On Wednesday, the Brazilian representation in Ramallah, in the West Bank, carried out another stage of operation Voltando em Paz (“Returning in Peace”) and rescued 33 Brazilians who had expressed an interest in leaving the region.
Ambassador Candeas explained that their departure hinges on the opening of the border into Egypt and the necessary passport stamping by immigration authorities.