New memorandum of intent aims to build partnerships in trade, science, technology and sustainable development

The Government of the State of São Paulo has renewed the cooperation agreement with Canada. The new agreement aims for cooperation in the areas of trade, sustainable science and technology, ESG, justice and public security, as well as culture and the creative economy. The signing of the protocol of intentions took place on Tuesday morning (19), during the visit of a Canadian delegation to the Palácio dos Bandeirantes, led by the Canadian Ambassador to Brazil, Emmanuel Kamarianakis.

The Secretary of International Trade, Lucas Ferraz, highlighted the main projects of the São Paulo government. “We pay particular attention to sustainability issues and I think it could not be otherwise, given global conditions and the great concern that all countries have today regarding climate change and the green transition. We believe that Brazil, São Paulo and Canada have many opportunities to work together to create synergy between our two countries,” Ferraz said.

Canada’s Ambassador to Brazil, Emmanuel Kamarianakis, noted that the country must seek strategic partnerships. “The agricultural capacity of Brazil and São Paulo is of fundamental importance to us. We are investing heavily in agricultural technology and I think there is a natural connection on that path,” he said.

Kamarianakis was accompanied by Caroline Charette, Consul General of Canada in São Paulo. The delegation was received by the Secretariat of International Affairs, as well as by representatives of the secretariats of Culture and Creative Economy, Environment, Logistics and Infrastructure, and by Ambassador Irene Vida Gala, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in São Paulo.

Economic development, sustainability and the state’s investment portfolio were also discussed during the meeting. “We hope that this partnership will bear many fruits. We know where our companies are and where our investors are, and we want to continue expanding this connection with the State of São Paulo,” concluded the ambassador.