The Economic Development Agency of the State of Ceará (Adece), in Brazil, met with the Brazilian Consul-General in Shanghai, Augusto Pestana, during a business mission to China a few days ago. The meeting addressed opportunities for co-operation in innovation, technology and economic development.

The director of business support at Adece, Rafael Branco, said the agenda had opened up possibilities for strategic partnerships and initiatives to boost the economy of Ceará and strengthen innovation in the state.

Augusto Pestana highlighted the importance of closer ties between Ceará and China for bringing economic projects to fruition. He cited the visits of Governor Elmano de Freitas to the Asian country and the results related to the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex and the Ceará Automotive Cluster.

The mission sought to bring regional leaders closer to Chinese experiences, technologies and business models, identify opportunities for international co-operation and strengthen the capacity to attract investment to Ceará.

(Source: O POVO, 28 October)