{"id":358965,"date":"2023-10-24T22:03:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T01:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/brazilian-minister-calls-for-more-trade-with-muslim-nations\/"},"modified":"2024-03-22T17:04:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T20:04:09","slug":"brazilian-minister-calls-for-more-trade-with-muslim-nations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anba.com.br\/en\/brazilian-minister-calls-for-more-trade-with-muslim-nations\/","title":{"rendered":"Brazilian minister calls for more trade with Muslim nations"},"content":{"rendered":"

S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 The Brazilian Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos F\u00e1varo, stated this Tuesday (24) that Brazil and Islamic countries could expand their already consolidated economic relationship further. At the closing of the 2nd Global Halal Brazil Business Forum (GHB) in S\u00e3o Paulo, he said this expansion could occur through increased commercial exchange and investments. The GHB was held this Monday (23) and Tuesday (24) in partnership between the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and certifier FAMBRAS Halal. F\u00e1varo participated in the event\u2019s closing alongside the presidents of the ABCC, Osmar Chohfi, and FAMBRAS Halal, Mohamed Zoghbi (pictured above<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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F\u00e1varo: The bilateral relationship could be strengthened with investments and agreements<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

F\u00e1varo highlighted Brazil is the world\u2019s leading supplier of halal protein (produced under the laws of Islam), and food exports from Brazil to Islamic countries represent 17% of foreign sales by Brazilian agribusiness, having grown in recent years to USD 28.3 billion in 2022. In his speech, he said the ten major agribusiness importers represent over 70% of shipments, but four products account for most of sales: sugar, grains, soybean, and poultry. F\u00e1varo said expanding the export basket and trade is necessary, as suppliers from the Arab world have essential products for Brazilian farming.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is crucial to seek to expand bilateral trade, whether by opening markets or through agreements. After all, a good business relationship goes both ways, as [president] Lula says. He always says: \u2018Whenever you offer Brazilian products, see what friendly countries also have to offer.\u2019 We need to be aware of the opportunities and expand trade with Islamic countries,\u201d said the minister, highlighting that the partnerships occur not only through exports and imports but also through investments. \u201cThe Arab world has the largest global investors, and some of them are major fertilizer suppliers. We want to expand this partnership to guarantee the supply of this input for our production,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Event Closing<\/strong><\/p>\n

In GHB\u2019s closing speech, Chohfi recalled some of the main topics discussed over the event\u2019s two days: \u201cWe had access to research and strategies that demonstrated the strength of halal in markets that go beyond the borders of the Arab and Islamic worlds,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also spoke about the importance of partnerships between the private sector and government entities. \u201cProducing halal foods appears as an excellent opportunity for most Brazilian producers. We also have growth potential in areas other than food, such as tourism,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Zoghbi, in turn, congratulated Brazilian companies for their commitment. \u201cThroughout my time working, I have observed the development of this sector, which makes me very proud to be Brazilian. Brazilian companies are increasingly dedicated to achieving excellence in healthy products,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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Al Khalayleh: Halal influences people\u2019s daily lives<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In a video sent to the event, the Minister of Awqaf, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Mufti Mohammad Al Khalayleh, said halal influences human life both on this Earth, where it impacts health, awareness, and life of human beings, as well as in afterlife, the one we live alongside God.\u201d The president of the Council of Religious Studies of the Republic of Tatarstan, Mufti Kamil Samigullin, recalled that in 2018, the government of Tatarstan drafted a plan for the development of the halal lifestyle, with financing from the tourism, health, media, and agricultural sectors.<\/p>\n

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Samigullin: Program to develop the halal lifestyle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The GHB was supported by the International Halal Academy, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, the Union of Arab Chambers, and the Arab League, and held in partnership with the Brazilian Federal Government, Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ApexBrasil. Its sponsors are BRF, Marfrig, Minerva Foods, Laila Travel, Turkish Airlines, Brazilian Tourism Board (Embratur), Travel Plus, H2R Insights & Trends, World Logistic Passport (WLP), Bank ABC in Brazil, Seara, P\u00e3o & Arte, Cristal Plus, Pamun\u00e3 Alimentos.<\/p>\n

*Reporters Rebecca Vettore and Marcos Carrieri also contributed to this story<\/em><\/p>\n

Translated by El\u00fasio Brasileiro<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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