Lula government team will travel to Portugal, Poland and Belgium between April 23 and 30; President will not participate in the delegation
Brazil is preparing for a series of strategic meetings with European countries, with the objective of strengthening business relations and advancing in negotiations of a free trade agreement with the . Led by the Brazilian Export Agency (APEX) and the this initiative occurs at a critical moment, when the tariffs imposed by the United States generate concerns between the countries involved. The meetings agenda is scheduled to take place from April 23 to 30, covering three European countries.
The meetings will start in Lisbon, Portugal, on April 23 and 24. Then, the Brazilian delegation will move to Warsaw, Poland, on the 25th and 26th, and will complete the mission in Brussels, Belgium, on the 28th and 29th. And the European Union together represent a market of over 700 million inhabitants, which makes the potential of this agreement extremely significant. Although the agreement was closed in 2019 and signed last year, there is still a long way to go for it to take effect. The Brazilian mission seeks to take advantage of the moment to advance in negotiations, despite the resistance of some countries, such as France.
In addition to government discussions, the Brazilian mission also provides meetings with entrepreneurs, aiming to strengthen business relations and explore new business opportunities. These meetings are expected to help maintain a focus on negotiations and exceed existing barriers.
*With information from Luciana Verdolin
*Report produced with the aid of AI
