Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid a visit here today to King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). During the visit, the Brazilian President met with the City's President Dr. Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Suwaiyel, Vice President for Scientific Research Dr. Abdullah bin Ahmed Al-Rashid and a number of officials and researchers in the city. The Brazilian President was briefed by Dr. Al-Suwaiyel on the City's objectives and missions focusing on development and investment in the national system of science and technology, innovation for enhancement of building a knowledge-based society, as well as some scientific accomplishments of the city. The tour of the Brazilian President in the city included the National Center for Nano Technology which is the most prominent research laboratories and centers in the city.
