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Throughout his speech, Lula outlined a series of challenges, such as inequality, decarbonization, and conflicts, as well as the need for greater participation of women in entrepreneurship and the labor market, and the end of conflicts, which he said prevent prosperity from being achieved. Regarding the role of the summit, he said: \u201cInstead of barriers, we\u2019ll find solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BRICS Business Forum is organized by industry group CNI, the institution that coordinates the BRICS Business Council and the Women\u2019s Business Alliance, which are private sector engagement groups in the BRICS countries. The forum takes place ahead of the summit and consists of panels on trade, food security, energy transition, decarbonization, skills development, the digital economy, and financing and financial inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brazil\u2019s Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, also spoke at the event\u2019s opening, presenting data and achievements that highlight the country\u2019s leadership in food production and exports, as well as in the energy transition, noting that more than 80% of the energy generated in Brazil comes from renewable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The importance of trade for the Arab countries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe UAE was represented by its Minister of Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. Also from the UAE, the CEO & Chairman of the logistics company DP World, Ahmed bin Sulayem, gave the lecture Global Logistics Platform<\/em> and took part in a panel on trade and food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn his speech at the forum, Zeyoudi said that for the UAE, \u201cbeing part of the BRICS highlights our belief in an economic environment of growth and prosperity,\u201d and he cited data showing the group\u2019s importance to the country\u2019s economy, such as non-oil exports this year exceeding USD 68 billion. \u201cThis [trade exchange] opens up market access for exporters and brings investment to key sectors, which demonstrates not only how our economies are integrated but also the long-term partnership in trade and investment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman & CEO of DP World, a company that is one of the forum\u2019s sponsors, Sulayem presented the Global Logistics Platform, an initiative launched by the UAE within the BRICS in December 2024 to develop trade corridors and enhance the resilience of exports and imports between BRICS countries and other emerging nations. He said the company has already invested more than BRL 5 billion [USD 900,000] in Brazil and is expanding its operations at the Port of Santos, as an example of its commitment to Brazil, one of the BRICS countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe UAE has become a key gateway for facilitating cross-border trade and cooperation. We believe that together, the BRICS countries can seize economic opportunities and create sustainable development, as global trade continues to evolve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representatives from Egypt and Saudi Arabia were present at the meeting, which was also attended by the presence of Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC<\/a>) Secretary-General & International Relations Vice President Mohamad Mourad, Marketing Vice President Silvia Antibas, Treasurer Director Mohamad Abdouni Neto, and Institutional Relations Senior Analyst Elaine Prates.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead more<\/em>:
BRICS could broaden Brazil-UAE ties<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTranslated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n
In his speech at the forum, Zeyoudi said that for the UAE, \u201cbeing part of the BRICS highlights our belief in an economic environment of growth and prosperity,\u201d and he cited data showing the group\u2019s importance to the country\u2019s economy, such as non-oil exports this year exceeding USD 68 billion. \u201cThis [trade exchange] opens up market access for exporters and brings investment to key sectors, which demonstrates not only how our economies are integrated but also the long-term partnership in trade and investment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chairman & CEO of DP World, a company that is one of the forum\u2019s sponsors, Sulayem presented the Global Logistics Platform, an initiative launched by the UAE within the BRICS in December 2024 to develop trade corridors and enhance the resilience of exports and imports between BRICS countries and other emerging nations. He said the company has already invested more than BRL 5 billion [USD 900,000] in Brazil and is expanding its operations at the Port of Santos, as an example of its commitment to Brazil, one of the BRICS countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe UAE has become a key gateway for facilitating cross-border trade and cooperation. We believe that together, the BRICS countries can seize economic opportunities and create sustainable development, as global trade continues to evolve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Representatives from Egypt and Saudi Arabia were present at the meeting, which was also attended by the presence of Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce<\/strong> (ABCC<\/a>) Secretary-General & International Relations Vice President Mohamad Mourad, Marketing Vice President Silvia Antibas, Treasurer Director Mohamad Abdouni Neto, and Institutional Relations Senior Analyst Elaine Prates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more<\/em>: Translated by Guilherme Miranda<\/strong><\/p>\n
BRICS could broaden Brazil-UAE ties<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n