Brazilian agribusiness mission in Angola explores agricultural opportunities

On its second official mission to Angola, the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), led by Minister Carlos Fávaro, emphasized the potential of bilateral cooperation to unlock growth opportunities for both countries. 

The Brazilian delegation arrived in Luanda, Angola’s capital, on Monday (May 5). Alongside Minister Fávaro are Special Advisor Carlos Ernesto Augustin, Director of Foreign Investment Promotion André Okubo, Agricultural Attaché José Guilherme Leal, and members of Mapa’s Special Communications Office. The mission also includes approximately 30 Brazilian agribusiness entrepreneurs from various regions of the country. 

After a brief internal meeting, the delegation held its first official engagement with Angola’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Minagrif). The meeting was attended by Secretary of State for Agriculture and Livestock, Castro Paulino Camarada, Brazil’s Ambassador to Angola Eugênia Barthelmess, and representatives of development and financing agencies. 

“Angola is undergoing a significant transformation and is committed to diversifying its economy, with agriculture and agribusiness as central pillars of this effort,” said Secretary Camarada. He presented national programs aimed at boosting the production of key food crops and accelerating agricultural development. 

During the meeting, Brazilian business leaders engaged directly with Angolan authorities to learn more about investment opportunities in the country’s agricultural sector. 

Ambassador Barthelmess emphasized Angola’s role as an important agricultural frontier, highlighting the mission’s goal of observing local conditions and identifying synergies between the two countries. 

“This is a unique moment. Strengthening diplomatic ties has been a priority for President Lula, and we are working to translate this into tangible commercial opportunities,” stated Minister Fávaro. 

He added that closer cooperation not only supports global food security but also encourages investment and the development of higher-value production chains in both nations. 

Embrapa in Africa  

A key focus of the agreements between Brazil and Angola is technological cooperation. During the meeting, Minister Fávaro announced that in the coming months, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) will establish a permanent presence in Angola. 

“To help Angola take this important step, we’ve overcome bureaucratic hurdles, and Embrapa researchers will soon be on the ground, providing support and transferring technology,” the minister concluded. 

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