SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – The Ministry of Investment organized here the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum, which saw the signing of many memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in various fields.
The 25 MoUs covered petrochemicals, healthcare, defense, food, real estate, tourism, water desalination and treatment, and agriculture.
Attending the Forum on Monday were Brazil’s Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services Geraldo Alckmin; Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih.
The others who attended the Forum were the Mayor of Sao Paulo Ricardo Nunes; Saudi Ambassador to Brazil Faisal bin Ibrahim Ghulam; President of the Federation of Industries of the State of Sao Paulo Josue Gomes; and a number of government officials, CEOs of major companies as well as representatives of the private sector from both countries.
The Forum constituted a significant opportunity for Saudi and Brazilian companies to exchange expertise, explore collaboration and partnership prospects and discover the investment opportunities available in the two countries.
The Forum also saw presentations about INVEST SAUDI initiative, investment in the Kingdom’s economic zones, Riyadh Expo 2030, investment opportunities in Brazil and the investment environment in Sao Paulo.
The dialogue sessions were held during the Forum and these covered transportation, logistics services, mining, food industries, agriculture, healthcare, sports, and entertainment.
