Cooperation between Kazakhstan and Brazilian regions is expanding

Porto Alegre, March 15, 2022 – During a working trip to the state of Rio Grande do Sul, at the invitation of the Brazilian side, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan Bolat Nussupov visited the city of Pelotas, where he met with Mayor Paula Schild Mascarenhas.

During the meeting, the Ambassador spoke about the current development of Kazakhstan, the multicultural diversity in the country, as well as its economic features and opportunities. The parties discussed the priority areas of interregional cooperation in the field of economy, trade, education and culture. Taking into account the high tourism potential of Pelotas, it was proposed to establish cooperation in the field of tourism and sports.

In turn, the mayor of the city, Paula Schild, noting the historical, educational and cultural value of the city for the state of Rio Grande do Sul, expressed her readiness for further large-scale regional cooperation with Kazakhstan.

For reference: Pelotas is a city and municipality in Brazil, part of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, 271 km from the state capital, the city of Porto Alegre. One of the leading industrial and agricultural centers of the state. The city is considered the football forge of the southern region of Brazil. There are three football clubs in the city at once: Pelotas, Grêmio Brasil, Grêmio Atlético Farroupilha.