On June 20, 2012 the Prime Minister of Albania, Sali Berisha visited Brazil during an official trip to attend the Rio 20 Summit, while prior to that the Foreign Minister of Albania, Edmond Haxhinasto visited Brazil. The Foreign Minister was received by Michel Temer, than Vice President of Brazil and Senator Fernando Collor de Mello. A bilateral agreement was signed by both countries in future economic cooperation and also a visa abolition agreement. Since 2011 citizens of both countries can travel visa-free.