Brazilian Minister of Agriculture Advances Sustainable Food Production Cooperation with the UAE

The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, met with the CEO of the Agthia Group, Mubaraki Almansoori, to present the world’s largest sustainable food production program.

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Brazil’s and UAE’s Agthia Group Explore Sustainable Food Production Cooperation

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During the meeting, the possibilities of cooperation between the UAE and Brazil were also discussed. The Agthia Group is the largest food and beverage company in the country, and it includes Al Foah, the world’s largest date producer.

Following the meeting in Abu Dhabi, the delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa) traveled to Dubai. In a meeting with the Director-General of the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), Tarifa Alzaabi, it was decided that Mapa, ICBA, and Embrapa would advance the exchange of information, technical knowledge, and technology transfer in the agricultural sector.

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Advancing Knowledge Exchange

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The agreement to intensify cooperation and partnerships between Brazil and the UAE in the agribusiness sector was discussed during a meeting at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) with Undersecretary Mohammed Al Nuaimi.

Minister Fávaro also met with the Minister of International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, who expressed her country’s interest in significantly expanding trade relations with Brazil.

The strengthening of commercial relations and investments in sustainable food production, energy, and infrastructure were also topics of discussion during the meeting.

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Strengthening Commercial Ties

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The visit signals the potential for increased collaboration between Brazil and the UAE in sustainable agriculture, aiming to bolster food security and contribute to the global efforts in combating climate change.

The Minister of Agriculture’s mission in the UAE represents a crucial step in fostering partnerships between the two countries and leveraging their respective strengths in agriculture and sustainable practices.

As the world faces mounting challenges in ensuring food security and environmental sustainability, such collaborations hold great promise for the future.

Partnership

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With both countries recognizing the importance of sustainable food production and environmental stewardship, the prospect of joint efforts and knowledge exchange paves the way for innovative solutions and a greener, more resilient future in the agribusiness sector.