The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) hosted a meeting on Friday (29) with agricultural attachés serving or set to serve in Brazilian embassies worldwide. The initiative aimed to enhance collaboration at the government level.
Agricultural attachés are civil servants whose work focuses on opening, maintaining, and expanding international markets for Brazilian agribusiness. As the Attaché in the UAE, Vanessa Medeiros, noted: “Our role is to explore new opportunities for Brazilian products and attract investors. We also showcase our production systems, the advantages of tropical agriculture, and sustainability initiatives.”
This effort was part of the 6th National Agro Meeting of Agricultural Attachés, organized by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture (MAPA) and ApexBrasil. The event emphasized Brazil’s agricultural role globally.
CNA’s Director of International Relations, Sueme Mori, underlined the attachés’ key role in expanding exports and strengthening Brazil’s image: “You are vital in advocating our interests, opening markets, and promoting the excellence of Brazilian agribusiness.”
She also highlighted partnerships like the AgroBR project, developed with ApexBrasil. Luis Rua, Secretary of Trade and International Relations at MAPA, further emphasized CNA’s support in helping attachés make strategic decisions. The event gathered 40 attachés stationed across various countries, including Germany, Mexico, South Africa, and Vietnam. The Attaché to the Philippines, Virginia Carpi, commented: “The presence of new attachés shows Brazil’s recognition of agribusiness’s importance. These posts will strengthen market access, product promotion, and cooperation opportunities.”
The attaché in Mexico, Adriane Reis, shared insights on CNA’s recent mission to ExpoAntad: “Mexico is a crucial Brazilian partner, with opportunities for producers of all sizes. CNA’s support has been instrumental.”
During the week, CNA joined discussions with attachés and government officials to refine strategies for expanding Brazil’s agricultural reach in global markets.