Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman says Brazil perhaps “more than other countries” can help convince Iran to suspend its nuclear programme. Mr Lieberman is on a 10-day visit to Latin American partly to promote trade but also to try to counter the influence of Iran in the region. He said Brazil traditionally had strong ties with Arab countries and Israel and could be a “good negotiator”. However while Israel appears uncomfortable with Brazil’s cordial relations with Iran, its foreign minister suggested this might also offer an opportunity.
