Carlos Fávaro meets with Brazilian agribusiness representatives in Beijing

On the morning of Monday, May 12, Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, met in Beijing with representatives from 13 leading Brazilian agribusiness associations. He was accompanied by Brazil’s Ambassador to China, Marcos Galvão; Embrapa President Silvia Massruhá; Secretary for Trade and International Relations, Luis Rua; and Secretary for Agricultural Defense, Carlos Goulart. 

The meeting, part of the Brazilian government's official mission to China, aimed to strengthen engagement with the productive sector, explore new business opportunities, and coordinate strategies to enhance the presence of Brazilian agricultural products in the Chinese market. 

“This is the largest government mission we’ve ever undertaken in China, and you — our business leaders — are essential to deepening ties and expanding Brazil’s agricultural exports,” said Minister Fávaro. “With mutual respect, Brazil and China can continue to build stronger commercial relations that benefit both the Chinese population and, above all, create new opportunities for the Brazilian people.” 

Ambassador Marcos Galvão emphasized the growth of Brazilian exports to China over the past two years. “Last year, Brazil became the fastest-growing export destination for China, with a 22% increase. We are increasingly seen as a strategic trade partner by the Chinese,” he noted. 

Ambassador Marcos Galvão highlighted the steady growth of Brazil’s exports to China in recent years. “Last year, Brazil became China’s fastest-growing export destination, with a 22% increase. We are increasingly recognized as a strategic trade partner,” he said. 

The meeting was attended by representatives from the following organizations: the Brazilian Animal Protein Association (ABPA), National Association of Cereal Exporters (ANEC), Brazilian Agribusiness Association (ABAG), Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA), Brazilian Association of Fruit and Derivative Exporters (ABRAFRUTAS), Brazilian Cotton Producers Association (ABRAPA), Brazilian Meat Exporting Industries Association (ABIEC), Brazilian Rice Industry Association (ABIARROZ), National Association of Citrus Juice Exporters (CitrusBR), Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (CECAFÉ), National Union of Corn Ethanol (UNEM), CropLife Brazil, Brazilian Bean Institute (IBRAFE), and the National Technical Commission on Biosafety (CTNBio). 


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