Regional Cooperation in the Agricultural Sector Expands

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    Fortaleza, November 12, 2026– During his working visit to the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Federative Republic of Brazil BolatNussupov held a meeting with Sérgio Oliveira da Silva, Vice President of the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State of Ceará (FAEC).

    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 strengthening Kazakhstan–Brazil relations in the agricultural sector, including the development of agricultural production and livestock farming, the exchange of practical experience, the application of modern agricultural technologies, and the enhancement of professional training for specialists.

    Ambassador Nussupov congratulated his counterpart on President Lula's convincing electoral victory and highlighted the potential of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial sector, opportunities for expanding export cooperation, and priorities for its further development within the framework of the "Nationwide Great Construction" initiative outlined in the Address of President Kassym-JomartTokayev.

    Particular attention was paid to the introduction of modern digital solutions in the agro-industrial sector, strengthening food security, and expanding international cooperation. The agenda also included potential cooperation in the supply of live livestock and poultry meat, as well as laboratory research in the field of animal husbandry.

    For his part, Mr.Oliveira da Silva briefed the Ambassador of Kazakhstan on the Federation's activities, the specific characteristics of agricultural production in the State of Ceará, and the key challenges facing local agricultural producers.

    The Brazilian side expressed interest in establishing cooperation with one of Kazakhstan's regions to promote bilateral trade in agricultural products between the two countries.

    At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides acknowledged the promising prospects for further engagement and agreed to maintain regular contacts aimed at strengthening cooperation between the agricultural sectors of Kazakhstan and the State of Ceará.

    Background: The Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of the State ofCeará (FAEC) is a non-profit trade union organization affiliated with the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA). Established on August 31, 1951, the Federation has developed into one of the state's key institutional bodies in the agricultural sector. It serves as a principal representative of the interests of agricultural producers and livestock farmers, while facilitating coordination among businesses, government institutions, and sector-specific organizations. The State of Cearáis considered one of the key regional strongholds of the current Brazilian President's political and socioeconomic agenda.

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