Paraguay expands rice trade with Guinea-Bissau

(By Planeta Arroz) Paraguay is strengthening ties and expanding business with Guinea-Bissau, an African country that is a major importer of agricultural products. Paraguayan President Santiago Peña said that “it was with great satisfaction and affection that he had the privilege of receiving the President of Guinea-Bissau and the historical importance of this visit. The president indicated that Paraguay and Guinea-Bissau formalized their diplomatic ties just over a year ago, stating that the relations are long-standing. He also highlighted Paraguay’s collaboration in peacekeeping missions through the United Nations. Trade exchange has already begun, with Paraguay exporting rice to Guinea-Bissau worth almost US$1,400,000 in 2023. “We believe that this is the beginning of other opportunities that may arise and of course we firmly believe in cultural and academic exchange, to which we also open the possibility for students from Guinea-Bissau to come to Paraguay for training in areas ...