The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, starts next Wednesday (4) for millions of followers of Islam.
The country will acquire between 100,000 tons and 120,000 tons of the grain in order to ensure its supply.
The Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will hold activities in both states from June 2 to 6. Registration is open for companies interested in participating in seminars on business opportunities with Arab countries.
A delegation from the International Monetary Fund met with local authorities and highlighted the need for economic reforms so that the country can achieve greater growth.
Speaking in the Senate, Brazil’s Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro, said that the vast majority of countries recognize the strength of Brazil’s sanitary system and that all measures from the contingency plan to contain avian flu have been implemented.