Feb 23 β€’ 21:40 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Peru and Brazil discuss trade integration in the Amazon at a meeting with over 200 companies

Peru and Brazil held a meeting in Lima to discuss trade integration opportunities with participation from over 200 Brazilian companies.

The meeting in Lima, organized by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), brought together representatives from the Pan Amazon Association and over 200 Brazilian companies to explore commercial integration between Peru and Brazil. Key figures included Minister Teresa Mera, Vice Minister CΓ©sar Llona, and various port and business authorities from Peru, along with Brazilian executives from sectors such as telecommunications, logistics, agriculture, hydrocarbons, and tourism.

Among the attendees was Phelippe Daou Jr., CEO of Rede AmazΓ΄nica, who emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in expanding access to international markets. The discussions reflected a growing recognition of the economic potential that lies in improved trade relations between the two countries, particularly in the Amazon region, which offers unique biodiversity and opportunities for sustainable business.

During the meeting, notable progress in cross-border trade projects was highlighted, including ongoing imports of soy meal from Roraima to the north of Peru via the Manaus-Iquitos route. These initiatives aim to streamline trading processes and enhance economic collaboration, underscoring the shared interests and interdependencies of the neighboring nations in harnessing the resources and advantages offered by the Amazon.

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