45 Quotes by Celso Amorim

We are in a very difficult situation. All of us want a successful round, but we want a round that is meaningful.

We are ready to talk, but it is just an exploratory conversation, since Brazil isn't negotiating with the United Kingdom. The negotiation involves the G-20 (the group of 21 developing countries), Europe, and the United States.

We are confident that it (reform) will happen,

The fact that we are able to show solidarity among developing countries all across the issues despite difficulties ... was absolutely fundamental to arriving to an agreement on the development package.

We don't want to bury the agreement, ... and we don't want to resuscitate it, either.

This was a modest but not insignificant deal which could be a driving force to make real cuts in agricultural subsidies.

We welcome the fact that it was made, we think that it's a positive step, but there's also an agreement that it's an insufficient step,

We all have a general idea of the numbers, but when we reach this point, it is important to have a precise idea of the numbers.

We have to ensure that the benefits of integration reach our smaller partners.