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11/03/2013
Robinson And McGuinness In Brazil Trip
Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness are currently on a five-day visit to Brazil to promote Northern Ireland's economic development, trade, tourism, universities and sporting links.
The First and deputy First Ministers will visit São Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.
The visit is part of the Ministers’ wider objectives to promote Northern Ireland in the world’s fastest growing economies, commonly known as the BRIC, (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries.
The First Minister said: "Our Programme for Government placed our economy as the key priority. We will leave no stone unturned as we continue to identify new markets and promote Northern Ireland in Brazil.
“Northern Ireland has a lot to offer potential investors with our skilled work force and world class education system. Brazil is a major player on the world stage and I look forward to a very informative and productive visit."
The deputy First Minister added: "As the fifth largest country in the world and a population in excess of 191m, Brazil is a key market for us. We will meet with the Brazilian government, business leaders and universities and avail of every opportunity to promote the north of Ireland.
"The only way to develop international relationships is through face to face meetings. Our presence here demonstrates to the Brazilians that we are committed to exploring mutually beneficial opportunities to grow our economy."
(IT)
The First and deputy First Ministers will visit São Paulo, Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.
The visit is part of the Ministers’ wider objectives to promote Northern Ireland in the world’s fastest growing economies, commonly known as the BRIC, (Brazil, Russia, India and China) countries.
The First Minister said: "Our Programme for Government placed our economy as the key priority. We will leave no stone unturned as we continue to identify new markets and promote Northern Ireland in Brazil.
“Northern Ireland has a lot to offer potential investors with our skilled work force and world class education system. Brazil is a major player on the world stage and I look forward to a very informative and productive visit."
The deputy First Minister added: "As the fifth largest country in the world and a population in excess of 191m, Brazil is a key market for us. We will meet with the Brazilian government, business leaders and universities and avail of every opportunity to promote the north of Ireland.
"The only way to develop international relationships is through face to face meetings. Our presence here demonstrates to the Brazilians that we are committed to exploring mutually beneficial opportunities to grow our economy."
(IT)
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