Brazilian-Egyptian relations after the July 23, 1952 Revolution

Translated By: Mohamed Saeed 

Reviewed by: Asmaa Ahmed 

Following Egypt's tripartite aggression in 1956, as a result of Nasser's decision to nationalize the Suez Canal, the Security Council held an emergency session. Brazil was at the forefront of countries opposing this war, calling for the withdrawal of all forces from Egyptian territory. Its representative demanded respect for Egyptian sovereignty and voted in favor of Egypt.

In December 1956, Brazil submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly, proposing a 3% levy on ships transiting the Suez Canal to meet the expenses of  clearing the waterway. Following Israel's withdrawal from Sinai, Brazil contributed troops to the United Nations Emergency Force in the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm el-Sheikh, and Gaza, with the consent of the Egyptian government.

Furthermore, Brazil was a member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which was co-founded by Gamal Abdel Nasser with the aim of eradicating colonialism and distancing itself from the policies resulting from the Cold War between the Eastern and Western blocs.

English Language Coordinator: Asmaa Ahmed