Mission of Brazil to the WTO 🇧🇷

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On 9/28, the Brazilian Mission participated, in Geneva, at the invitation of UNCTAD, in a high-level panel on the outcomes of the last BRICS summit (Johannesburg, 8/23), alongside permanent representatives from South Africa, Argentina, India, Egypt, and Iran.

Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota highlighted Brazilian society's high adherence to digital tools and expressed the expectation of adapting the country's representation, by increasing the participation of Brazilian nationals in the ITU staff.

They discussed the role of the Missions in Geneva to support the organization and the opportunity for joint work on digital economy issues on the occasion of the Brazilian presidency of the G-20.

The Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO and other economic organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, presented his credentials to the Secretary General of the ITU, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, in September 26.

Following the panel, the Brazilian Mission, with the support of ApexBrasil, promoted a reception with Brazilian drinks and cuisine. On the occasion, Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota highlighted Brazil's commitment to eliminating deforestation in the Amazon by 2030.

Yesterday, the Mission of Brazil in a partnership with ApexBrasil organized a WTO Public Forum panel to discuss social inclusion and sustainability in the Amazon. The panel featured speakers from the Brazilian and Colombian governments, Brazilian company 100% Amazonia and UNCTAD.

They also examined the potential for international trade to encourage a sustainable exploitation of products tied to forest biodiversity and to improve standards of living for the local population.

Speakers explored the relationship between protecting the Amazon rainforest and promoting opportunities for local communities, women, small businesses and indigenous peoples.

Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota expressed Brazil's expectation of making progress in agriculture negotiations for the benefit of exporting countries and reiterated Brazil's commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

They also discussed the organization's negotiating agenda in the coming months, with a view to achieving significant results at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference in February 2024, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO and other economic organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, presented his credentials today, September 6, to the Director-General of the WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota expressed his commitment to strengthen Brazil's engagement in UNCTAD, particularly in areas such as investment for development, industrial policies, agriculture and food security, energy transition, renewable energy, and biofuels.

They agreed on the indispensable role of UNCTAD in promoting global sustainable economic and social development, working in coordination with developing countries and in forums such as the G-20 and organizations like the WTO.

The Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO and other Economic Organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota, presented his credentials today, September 4, to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD, Rebecca Grynspan.