Mission from Brazilian government was in Morocco to participate in agricultural exhibition SIAM and to hold meetings with officials. Brazil promised to open market to Moroccan mandarins and is negotiating tariff rate quotas to export beef and poultry, which face high rates to enter the Arab country.

Saudi Arabia greenlighted seed imports from Brazil in March. The Brazilian sector sees potential in exporting seeds of tomato, eggplant, cucumber, pepper, and sweet pepper to the Arab country, which is a major consumer of vegetables.

Brazilian tech clothing brand has already exported to the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia, and plans on reaching more markets in the region. Quick-drying, sweat-absorbing and temperature-regulating apparel are designed for hotter countries.

The residence of Brazil’s ambassador to Lebanon will welcome the public for guided tours in May aiming to foster appreciation for Brazilian architecture. The building was designed by Olavo Redig de Campos. The premises feature a sculpture by Bruno Giorgi.