On December 12, in Brasília, the Brazil Vietnam Chamber formalized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with ABRA, the Brazilian Association of Animal Recycling. The announcement was made during the association’s general assembly by ABRA’s president, Mr. Décio Coutinho, with the presence of the president of the Brazil Vietnam Chamber, Mr. Victor Key, who reinforced the Chamber’s institutional commitment to strengthening commercial relations between the two countries.
The MOU sets guidelines to expand technical and business cooperation, promote the exchange of information, facilitate business development and encourage joint initiatives that drive the animal recycling chain in Brazil and Vietnam.
During the ceremony, the Head of the Commercial Office of the Embassy of Vietnam, Ms. Pham Hong Trang, presented an overview of Vietnam’s current landscape and highlighted Brazil’s strategic role as a key supplier to the country. In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of establishing continuous supply contracts and advancing logistical integration between the production chains as essential foundations for more efficient and sustainable cooperation.
Ms. Trang also presented immediate action proposals, including a thematic business meeting between Vietnamese companies and Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers, aiming to align technical standards and open paths for concrete partnerships.
For the medium term, she highlighted the opportunity to create a joint venture to install processing units in Vietnam, along with the need for harmonized technical standards and simplified sanitary inspection procedures to increase competitiveness and reduce operational barriers.
She stated, “Vietnam is ready to be a strategic partner in a sustainable, efficient and competitive supply chain. We are very interested in advancing the dialogue with ABRA and its member companies.”
The presence of the president of the Brazil Vietnam Chamber, Mr. Victor Key, further reinforced the Chamber’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote business integration and deepen economic relations between Brazil and Vietnam. Key emphasized the relevance of the animal recycling sector for both markets and reiterated that the Chamber will continue to act as a strategic bridge to facilitate connections, promote innovation and support the international expansion of Brazilian companies.
The signing of the MOU marks an important step in bilateral cooperation and opens new perspectives for the development of joint projects, strengthening Brazil’s presence in global value chains and expanding dialogue with Vietnam in a sector of high growth potential.
