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# U.S. Army South completes Brazilian army-to-army staff talks

By Maj. Fred HarrellU.S. Army South Public Affairs

                Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston  –              
Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, U.S. Army South commander, recentlywelcomed Lt. Gen. Joarez Alves Pereira Jr., 

Brazilian army deputy chief of staff, to San Antonio for the32nd annual staff talks between the two nations’ armies.

Last year, the staff talks were held in Brazil, and botharmies have been conducting the 70 agreed-to events, training, exercises andexchanges together as a result of the agreements made in 2015.

“The staff talks are a great teambuilding event that strengthensour relationships and trust,” Chinn said during his opening remarks. “Moreimportantly, they help us each learn more about how we can work together toaddress emerging challenges in the region, hemisphere and globally.” 

Army South has represented the U.S. Army in the annualbilateral staff talks with Brazil since 2005. As the Army service componentcommand for U.S. Southern Command, Army South conducts staff talks on behalf ofthe Chief of Staff of the Army. These meetings help strengthen professionalpartnerships and increase interaction between the armies. 

“The engagements will certainly play a major role instrengthening mutual trust and enhancing cooperation and interoperabilitybetween our armies,” Pereira said. 

During the meeting, the two delegations drafted a list of 57agreed-to actions covering a wide range of professional exchanges designed toimprove the working relationship between the two armies.

“We look forward to working together against the emergingthreats and providing for the stability, security and prosperity for theAmericas,” Chinn said during his closing remarks.

The staff talks ended with the signing of a bilateralengagement plan for the upcoming year. 

Army South also conducts staff talks with the armies ofChile, Colombia, Peru and El Salvador on behalf of the Chief of Staff of theArmy.

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