Which option completes the paragraph below correctly?

Brazil has joined Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)

"On July 30th, the Brazilian Navy ___ the invitation letter from the CCFM accepting the affiliation as a full member of the CMF. The Brazilian Navy ___ this kind of event an excellent opportunity ___ ties of friendship, as well as ___ cooperation and mutual respect among the participating navies," a spokesperson for the Brazilian Navy _____

(Adapted from https://www.navaltoday.com)