During the visit Lena Wilson will meet with Brazilian government officials, trade and industry leaders and representatives from the Brazilian Development Bank to discuss how to further strengthen trade relationships between the two countries.

The visit will enable SE to help equip Scottish companies with the right tools and expertise to trade more effectively with Brazil. As well as exploring key possibilities within the important biofuels industry, the overall aim of the visit is to gain a better understanding of the political, cultural and economic issues in the country, strengthen trade relationships and explore how SE can support Brazilian companies in Scotland.

Other areas that offer the most possibilities for Scottish companies in Brazil include the oil and gas sector, automotive components, electronics, machinery, food and drink and chemicals. In 2009, 41 million bottles of whisky were shipped to Brazil.

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