Brazil Africa Institute president co-authors study on Gulf–Latin America relations and South-South Cooperation
A new study co-authored by Professor João Bosco Monte, Founder and President of the Brazil Africa Institute, examines the growing geoeconomic ties between Gulf countries and Latin America and their potential to strengthen South-South cooperation in an increasingly multipolar world.
Published by the Research and Analysis Department of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), the policy insight, entitled Gulf-Latin America Geoeconomic Realignment Promotes South-South Cooperation, was developed in collaboration with Mohammed Baharoon, Director-General of B’huth (Dubai Public Policy Research Centre), and Dr. N. Janardhan, Director of Research and Analysis at AGDA.
The publication explores how countries in the Gulf region and Latin America are expanding cooperation across strategic sectors, including trade, infrastructure, logistics, food security, renewable energy, critical minerals, technology, innovation, and connectivity. According to the authors, these partnerships are being driven by shared interests in economic diversification, sustainable development, and the strengthening of relations among countries of the Global South.
The study highlights Brazil’s central role in this evolving relationship. As the largest economy in Latin America and a founding member of BRICS, Brazil is increasingly viewed as a strategic partner for Gulf countries seeking to expand their engagement in the region. The report points to growing collaboration in sectors such as agriculture, aviation, logistics, renewable energy, mining, and infrastructure development.
Beyond commercial opportunities, the authors emphasize the importance of fostering stronger institutional cooperation through research partnerships, educational exchanges, policy dialogue, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. The publication argues that Gulf–Latin America relations have the potential to become a model for a new generation of pragmatic and mutually beneficial South-South partnerships.
The study also presents a series of policy recommendations aimed at deepening cooperation between the two regions, including expanding trade agreements, enhancing transport and logistics corridors, promoting joint investments in strategic sectors, strengthening food security initiatives, and increasing collaboration among think tanks, academic institutions, and policymakers.
The publication reinforces the growing importance of transregional partnerships in addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development through cooperation, innovation, and long-term strategic planning.
The full study can be accessed by clicking the link below.
