The Government of Pará (Brazil) and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago took another step on Thursday, 11, to partner, especially in education and agriculture. The matter was discussed this morning by Governor Simon Jatene and Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago, Hamza Rafeeq, on his third visit to the state. This time, the Ambassador visited the Caribbean governor, the office of the General Command of the Military Police, accompanied by an entourage that consists of the Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, Fazal Karim, the Consul Mario Antonio Martins and Vice President University of Trinidad and Tobago, Navneet Boodhai.According to Fazal Karim, Trinidad and Tobago has 45 years of diplomatic relations with Brazil and Pará is the Brazilian state with closer trade with the Caribbean country. He said Trinidad and Tobago has two universities, with an outstanding performance in research in tropical agriculture and energy. Fazal Karim also pointed out that there are more than 100 years the country produces oil and asphalt, accounting for 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Trinidad and Tobago. He estimated that a future partnership in these areas is likely to be realized, since the topic was discussed in the two opportunities that Ambassador Hamza Rafeeq was in Pará.
In education, Fazal Karim spoke about a program of study that aims to reduce truancy. Simon Jatene and the holder of the Special Secretariat for Social Promotion, Alex Fiuza de Melo, have shown interest in the subject and stressed the Minister of Trinidad and Tobago that recently the State Government launched the National Pact for Education Para, a great joint effort between all sectors of government, business and society to improve the quality of education in the state.Another possible deal between Trinidad and Tobago and Pará is in relation to the import of fertilizers. "We are a state of continental dimensions, with large areas. I think we have a big field in the area of agribusiness, "said the governor. Simon Jatene said the Pará is the main producer of palm oil, which has a significant cocoa production, especially in the region of Trans. "We also have the 5th largest cattle herd of the country," he added.Simon Jatene stressed that geographical proximity between Para and the Caribbean country and facilitates partnerships should be explored. "Perhaps one of the great challenges for this project is the knowledge of one's business possibilities. We must, from now on, put our technical areas in contact, "he noted. According to the governor, with the contact, you can raise both the commercial interests of Pará, as Trinidad and Tobago.After the meeting, Fazal Karim Simon Jatene invited to visit the country, who accepted the invitation. He said that next week will be forwarded to the governor a formal invitation from the embassy of Trinidad and Tobago. The group remains in this state until Friday, 12.
Text:Amanda Engelke - Secom
SOURCE
Para News Agency
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