Brazilian envoy visits RCCI

By our correspondents
March 29, 2016

Rawalpindi

Ambassador of Brazil Claudio Raja Gabaglia Lins has said that Brazil is the most prominent trade partner of Pakistan in Latin America and his country is keen to enhance trade relations with Pakistan. 

He was exchanging these views with Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry acting president Saqib Rafiq during his visit to the RCCI here on Monday. Former president Dr. Hasan Sarosh Akram, Vice President Muhammad Aqil Obaid, Secretary General Irfan Manan, member executive committee and other member of the chamber were also present on the occasion. 

Ambassador said that Brazil economy has been ranked second largest economy in Latin America. More than 30 per cent of exports are being carried out in Agriculture and livestock sector. Brazil has improved its per hector yield through double cropping, corn after soybean. Poultry meat has a huge potential and Pakistani exporters can take benefit from Brazilian expertise in this sector. Brazil covers more than 42% of its energy need through renewable energy.