Beef imports from Brazil to China had been suspended since February after an isolated and atypical case of BSE (mad cow disease). Minister Carlos Fávaro, who is in Beijing, announced the embargo lift.
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Exports raised USD 872.7 million after eight straight months over USD 1 billion. Egypt was the fourth largest buyer, behind China, United States, and Chile.
The Arab country was the third leading destination for Brazilian beef from January to July this year. Exports to the Egyptian market expanded by 144%.
Current head of the Brazilian diplomatic representation to Bogotá, Colombia, Julio Bitelli was nominated to the embassy in Rabat. At the Arab Brazilian Chamber, he said that diversifying exports and signing the agreement with Mercosur will be his priorities.
