Brazil and Portugal want to intensify trade relations and review cooperation initiatives in the agricultural sector

The ministers of Agriculture of Brazil and Portugal are expected to review their cooperation initiatives in the agricultural sector. The topic was discussed this Monday (19th) by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Carlos Fávaro, and the minister of Agriculture and Food of Portugal, Maria do Céu Antunes. The idea is to update points already signed and include new items.

Minister Fávaro highlighted that it is President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's determination to strengthen international relations. "We have the mission of rescuing trade relations, so that we can open up new opportunities for both Brazilians and the Portuguese," he said. He also pointed out that Mapa works hard to combat fraud and piracy of agricultural products, such as olive oil.

The Portuguese minister said that cooperation between countries in the area of agriculture is essential to guarantee world food security. "We learned with the pandemic, with the war and with climate change that food security is essential and not only in relation to the quality of what we eat, but also in relation to the availability of food for everyone," said the minister.

Fávaro also highlighted the importance of taking information about sustainable agricultural production in Brazil to European countries. "We need to improve Brazil's image in relation to this issue. The vast majority of our rural producers respect the legislation and have good environmental practices. We will not be complacent with illegal deforestation and burning practices. 

 

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