Russia Eyes Increased Agricultural Imports from Brazil, Says Minister
Russia ready to increase supplies of coffee, tropical fruits from Brazil — minister
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Russia plans to enhance agricultural cooperation with Brazil, focusing on boosting imports of coffee, tropical fruits, and meat. Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov emphasized the importance of collaboration in agriculture, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals during a recent intergovernmental meeting.
- 01Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov announced plans to increase imports of coffee and tropical fruits from Brazil.
- 02The cooperation will also include meat, which is popular in Russia.
- 03Reshetnikov highlighted the need for initiatives in plant breeding, seed production, and agricultural education.
- 04Russia seeks to enhance collaboration in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, particularly in drug registration.
- 05The discussions took place at the Russian-Brazilian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.
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During a plenary session of the Russian-Brazilian Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov expressed Russia's readiness to strengthen agricultural ties with Brazil. He indicated that this would involve increasing imports of coffee, tropical fruits, and meat, which are in high demand in Russia. Additionally, Reshetnikov mentioned the importance of collaboration in areas such as plant breeding, seed production, and agricultural education. Beyond agriculture, he also highlighted the potential for cooperation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals, specifically regarding drug registration with the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency.
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