Minsk producers to expand their presence at Latin American market

30 июня 2015

Alexander Gorovets: Minsk Region and the Brazilian state of Goias signed addition to the agreement on cooperation. Industry, agriculture, trade, science, logistics and tourism are the main areas of investment cooperation between the regions of the two countries. The Belarusian products today attracts Brazilian consumers recognize.

Close cooperation between the Minsk Region and the Brazilian state of Goias began five years ago. It was in 2010, when the central regions of the two countries signed an agreement on mutual cooperation. Today, many of the items require adjustment. Therefore, Brazil intends during this visit to collect a significant portfolio of new contracts.

Eliton Jose de Figueiredo Junior, vice-governor of the State of Goias (Brazil): "We have a mutual interest in various sectors of cooperation. I know that you have such a powerful giant as MTZ. We are interested in supplying your equipment to our market. "

Apples, pears, quince and citrus fruits under the brand name "Maid in Brazil" are well known to Belarusian customers. Last year alone, the imports of fruit from this Latin American country amounted to 16 million dollars.

Andrei Rybak, Deputy Director General for Commerce and Logistics at "Belaruskali": "We supply from 25 to 30 percent of our products to the Brazilian market. This is mainly granular potassium. It is well in demand in the Brazilian market."

In addition to the supply of potash fertilizers, Brazilians are interested in supply of linen products and fiberglass. In the near future the market of Latin American countries will require dairy products.