Minister Fávaro concludes visit to Japan with advances in agricultural cooperation

Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Carlos Fávaro concluded his visit to Japan on Wednesday (26) by participating in the Brazil-Japan Economic Forum alongside President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and business leaders from both countries. 

A highlight among the agreements signed was a Letter of Intent between Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) and Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Farming (MDA), alongside Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF). This pact aims to bolster cooperation in restoring degraded pastures and agricultural lands in Brazil, advancing sustainability efforts. 

President Lula underscored the mission’s scope: “We secured ten agreements with Japan’s government, plus 80 memorandums from subnational entities, universities, research institutes, and private firms—around 80 in total. This forum opened doors for private-sector collaboration, and we’ve committed to biennial meetings to fuel Brazil-Japan ambitions.” 

Minister Fávaro emphasized that Brazil’s agricultural modernization is closely tied to its partnership with Japan. “The growth and efficiency of Brazilian agribusiness are rooted in our collaboration with Japan. Fifty years ago, cooperation between JICA [Japan International Cooperation Agency] and Embrapa drove agricultural research, enabling projects such as Prodecer and the development of the Cerrado region, transforming once-unproductive soils into fertile farmland,” he noted. 

According to Fávaro, this partnership has helped position Brazil as one of the world’s leading food suppliers. “Brazil has become a global food hub, delivering high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible products at competitive prices. This model ensures inflation stability and food security for many partner nations,” he added. 

Fávaro also praised President Lula’s diplomacy for amplifying ties. “I bring optimism to this seminar: we can expand trade, adopt cutting-edge technologies, and strengthen partnerships. This will boost sovereignty and prosperity for both nations,” he declared. 

The Brazil-Japan Economic Forum is a bilateral platform that brings together government officials and private-sector representatives to explore economic cooperation opportunities. Key topics include trade, investment, technological innovation, and the energy transition. 

With the conclusion of the official mission, Brazil and Japan reaffirm their commitment to strengthening relations and expanding strategic partnerships for the future. 



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