Rio de Janeiro, October 03, 2023, Rui Costa, Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil, presided over the inauguration of the Saudi-Brazilian International Aviation Conference, an event hosted by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) aimed at fostering greater trade and economic collaboration between the two nations.
The opening ceremony was attended by notable figures including Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej, President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA); Dr. Faisal Ghulam, Saudi Ambassador to Brazil; and several high-ranking officials and corporate leaders from both Saudi Arabia and Latin American countries.
The primary focus of the conference lies in showcasing investment prospects within the aviation sector. Al-Duailej emphasized the significance of trust-based relationships and hard work in fostering cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Brazil, emphasizing their long-standing history of collaboration across various domains despite geographical distances.
Saudi Arabia's participation in this event underscores its commitment to asserting global leadership in the aviation industry while demonstrating readiness to enhance and solidify cooperation with Brazil. This partnership aligns with the goals of the National Aviation Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom as a global aviation hub. Brazil, in turn, offers its expertise in infrastructure projects and various facets of the aviation sector to support these objectives.
The conference serves as a platform for industry leaders to explore opportunities within the sector, with a particular emphasis on promoting sustainability and innovation, enhancing the traveler experience, and fostering new public-private partnerships. Furthermore, it contributes to elevating the Kingdom's international standing and its role as a pioneer in the field of aviation, facilitating collaboration between nations to bolster air travel services and agreements.
