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Brazil and United States discuss international ethanol policy at G20 AWG
Brazil and U.S.A discuss international ethanol policy at G20 AWG
On Saturday (14), Brazil's Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, met with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Xochitl Small, during a bilateral meeting at the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) in Mato Grosso to discuss international ethanol policy.
Fávaro emphasized ethanol as the "fuel of the future," stating, "Recently, the Brazilian Senate approved a bill encouraging the use of sustainable fuels. Our partnership with the United States can bring new insights into ethanol's future."
This year marks 200 years of diplomatic relations between Brazil and the United States.
Deputy Secretary Small acknowledged the challenges posed by climate change, as discussed at the G20 AWG, and stressed the importance of continuing the dialogue. "We see many opportunities here, and it's essential we keep this conversation going," she said.
Fávaro highlighted the G20 AWG's focus on climate change policies, noting, "As the host of this presidency, we must show that it's possible to remain a top food producer while balancing preservation and sustainability."
One of the key topics discussed was Brazil's National Policy for Degraded Pastures (PNPD). "We aim to implement public policies that help fight climate change, which is why we created the PNPD. Embrapa is leading research and assessments. This program presents an excellent opportunity for investment, and we hope the U.S. takes a keen interest. Our policies also promote good social practices, such as encouraging carbon- sequestration agriculture," Fávaro explained.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Singapore
In a meeting with Singapore's Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, Koh Poh Koon, Fávaro expressed Brazil's interest in using Singapore as a commercial hub to redistribute or re-export products to the Asian market.
"They are strategic partners for Brazil, and we will do everything we can to establish Singapore as a commercial hub for Brazilian products," Fávaro emphasized.
Russia
During a bilateral meeting with Sergey Levin, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, strategies to enhance trade between Brazil and Russia were discussed.
Russia is Brazil's main supplier of fertilizers, and the responsibility for authorizing and regulating exports of this product has recently been transferred from the Ministry of Industry to the Ministry of Agriculture. Levin expects this change to further expand trade. Brazil also intends to strengthen communication with financial institutions to facilitate payments.
Additionally, both countries will conduct audits to expand their agricultural product markets.
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