Minas Gerais Governor Embarks on International Mission to Attract Investment and Foster Cooperation

Strategic Insights -

Governor Romeu Zema of Minas Gerais, Brazil, is leading a 15-day international mission to Europe, which will take him to Belgium, France, and Italy. The delegation will seek investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral relations, and learn about sustainable development strategies. The trip aims to consolidate partnerships and foster cooperation between Minas Gerais and European countries. This is the governor's third international mission this year, following previous trips to El Salvador and Asia, where the state secured significant investments and strengthened its position in clean energy generation and technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Romeu Zema is leading a 15-day international mission to Europe, accompanied by a delegation of state officials and entrepreneurs.
  • The mission aims to attract investment, strengthen bilateral relations, and learn about new strategies for sustainable development in Belgium, France, and Italy.
  • Minas Gerais will participate in meetings with business groups, tour foreign trade facilities, and discuss strategic partnerships in Italy.
  • The state has already secured investments and strengthened partnerships in previous international missions to El Salvador and Asia.
  • Minas Gerais has been the Brazilian state that exports the most to Italy since 2019.
  • The agency "Vinci" will be one of the main partners in this mission, as they have operations on the Rota dos Cristais highway, which connects Minas Gerais and Goias.
  • The trip also aims to foster cooperation between Minas Gerais and European countries, with a focus on post-mining transformation and economic development.

Statistics:

  • The mission will last for 15 days, starting on Monday, October 13th.
  • Minas Gerais is the tenth-largest destination for exports to Belgium.
  • France increased its international purchases from Minas Gerais in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.
  • Minas Gerais secured over R$300 million in investment during its previous trip to Asia.
  • The state has been the leading Brazilian state in exports to Italy since 2019.

Sources:

  • [1] Agência Minas - News release dated October 13th, 2025
  • https://www.agenciaminas.mg.gov.br/noticia/governo-de-minas-busca-novos-investimentos-para-o-estado-em-missao-internacional-a-europa