Laudemar Gonsalves de Aguiar Neto addressed reporters on the second day of his trip to Abadan, Khuzestan Province, saying that the level of trade ties between the two countries is not satisfactory and that it should boost.
Brazil is seeking to improve the level of economic cooperation with Iran, he said, adding that Brasilia plans to pave the way for connecting economic operators of both countries.
According to the envoy, holding a trade meeting in the Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture of Abadan is one of the missions of the joint chamber of commerce of Iran and Brazil, which will bring positive results.
The authorities of Abadan intend to prepare a memorandum of understanding, he said, noting that Brazil is eager to cooperate with the Iranian side in different fields of agriculture, tourism, oil and petrochemical industries, sports, and fisheries.
Yasin Kavepur, the mayor of Abadan, said that the grounds for the collaboration between his city and Brazilian cities are ready, so the two sides can expand cooperation in cultural, sports, and economic arenas.
A memorandum of understanding on calling Abadan and Santos sister cities was signed and the two cities are now prepared to ink an official agreement in this regard.
The Brazilian ambassador met with different officials and visited a refinery, a petrochemical facility, the oil sector, the agricultural capacities, and a football team during his two-day stay in Abadan.
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