MAPA expands market opportunities for Brazilian agriculture

Published Nov 9, 2024

Tridge summary

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) of Brazil conducted a strategic mission in Tokyo from November 4 to 6, aiming to enhance trade relations and expand the access of Brazilian agricultural products to the Japanese market. The mission, led by Secretary Luis Rua, focused on agricultural products such as beef, pork, melon, and flours, and discussed regulatory issues like the regionalization of Avian Influenza restrictions. Brazil sought to expand pork exports to Japan and increase beef access, proposing a regionalized approach to Avian Influenza restrictions to allow other Brazilian states to export pork. The mission also emphasized the export of melons to Japan, following the recent opening of the Japanese market to Brazilian avocados. Additionally, the mission explored strategies to tap into other Asian markets for Brazilian agricultural products.

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Original content

Between November 4 and 6, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) carried out a strategic mission in Tokyo, with the aim of strengthening trade relations and expanding access for Brazilian agricultural products to the Japanese market. The mission took place in the year in which Brazil and Japan celebrate 130 years of bilateral relations, with a focus on partnership and commitment to sustainable development, especially through the Green Partnership signed at the G20. Led by the Secretary of Commerce and International Relations of MAPA, Luis Rua, the Brazilian delegation had the support of the Brazilian Embassy in Japan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) and ApexBrasil. The meeting aimed to expand the market for Brazilian exports, including beef and pork, melon, flours and to discuss regulatory issues, such as the regionalization of restrictions related to Avian Influenza, a topic of crucial relevance for the poultry meat trade. In a meeting with the Vice Minister for ...

Source: CanalRural