The Government of Paraná, led by Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior, is embarking on its first international trade mission of 2023 to Japan and South Korea from March 4 to 16. The mission, which includes key officials and representatives from Invest Paraná, the state's business attraction agency, aims to expand Paraná's exports, particularly pork protein, to these major East Asian markets. The delegation will also seek investments, present the Nova Ferroeste project to transport sector investors, and strengthen existing business relations. Additionally, the mission will explore the qualification of Paraná slaughterhouses in these countries and discuss potential agricultural projects like bringing a tractor factory and agricultural drone assembly plant to Paraná.