Brazilian Ambassador Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins has said that Brazil covers more than 42 percent of its energy needs through renewable sources and ready for knowledge sharing with Pakistan. The Ambassador while speaking at a meeting with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Chairman Mian Rehman Aziz has said that Brazil has improved per hector yield through modern technology and double cropping and is also one of the largest exporters of poultry meat. Pakistani businessmen can take benefit from Brazilian expertise in these sectors.
He also talked about the trade volume between his country and Pakistan, despite having various commonalities and good diplomatic relations. "The mutual trade volume in 2015 was hardly $369 million which does not match the potential exists in the two countries. He said, "Brazil is looking for new trade partners in Asia while Pakistan products are best and can easily make their way in the Brazilian market." He invited Pakistan businessmen to work for joint ventures with their Brazilian counterparts and also report their reservations to the Brazilian Embassy in Pakistan over tariff.
Speaking on the occasion, Mian Rehman Aziz said that Brazil-Pakistan relations were characterised as friendly and co-operative and that the balance of trade had been in favour of Brazil.
"The private sector of Pakistan can definitely take advantage of exporting to Brazil various types of consumer goods like ready-made garments, fabrics, knitwear, towels, leather and leather products, pharmaceutical and surgical instruments. Brazil offers a huge potential for exports of high quality footballs. Everyone knows that the game of football is very close to the hearts of Brazilian people. "We can also supply agro products including rice, pulses, fruits and vegetables. For this, we need to work closely with your office to find the right partners," he added.
Poultry sector is one of the associated sectors of Pakistan and Brazil as well. "We should develop joint ventures to promote this sector. Brazil was exporting poultry products of billions of dollars to China, Middle East and India as its trade with China was US $83 billion and with India US $18 billion. We can co-operate in technology transfer, sharing research data and holding skill development programs in both countries," he added. The SAARC Chamber Vice President Iftikhar Ali Malik called for business-to-business meetings between businessmen of the two countries.