Fortaleza, 11 November 2026– During a working visit to the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federative Republic of Brazil Bolat Nussupov held a meeting with Carlos Prado, First Vice-President of the Federation of Industries of the State of Ceará (FIEC).
The visit was organized at the invitation of the Government of the State of Ceará and the Brazil-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for expanding industrial and economic cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazil, with particular emphasis on the State of Ceará. Special attention was paid to the training and professional development of engineering personnel, promoting innovation and introducing advanced technologies. The parties also exchanged views on a number of promising projects of mutual interest.
Congratulating his interlocutor on President Lula's convincing electoral victory, Ambassador B.Nussupov briefed the Brazilian side on the priorities for developing Kazakhstan's industrial potential, as outlined in the Address of the Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, within the framework of the "Year of Nationwide Great Construction".
In this regard, particular attention was devoted to strengthening energy and food security, promoting sustainable development, and enhancing bilateral cooperation in the agro-industrial sector and mutual trade.
For his part, C.Prado presented the main areas of FIEC's activities, expressing the Federation's interest in developing cooperation with Kazakhstan through the exchange of expertise, specialized professionals and technologies, as well as establishing regional cooperation with one of Kazakhstan's regions.
Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further developing business contacts, maintaining constructive dialogue and exploring mutually beneficial areas of cooperation between Kazakhstan and the State of Ceará.
For reference: The Federation of Industries of the State of Ceará (FIEC), established in 1950, is one of the key organizations representing the industrial sector of the State of Ceará in northeastern Brazil. It serves as the institutional representative of industrial business interests and promotes entrepreneurship, enhances the competitiveness of enterprises, encourages innovation and supports the professional development of skilled personnel. FIEC comprises several specialized institutions, including SESI (social welfare and education for industrial workers), SENAI (vocational and technical education and technological development), IEL (entrepreneurship and innovation development), as well as the International Business Centre (CIN). The state of Ceará is considered one of the strongholds of the current Brazilian President's political and socio-economic agenda.
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