Due to the efforts of the Special Investment and Facilitation Council (SIFC) to strengthen trade relations between Pakistan and Brazil, both countries agreed to explore bilateral collaboration in the livestock, dairy and meat processing sectors, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Sunday.
Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Brazil to Pakistan, Olyntho Vieira, in Islamabad.
During the meeting, the Federal Minister highlighted that Brazil is internationally acknowledged as a global leader in livestock production, meat processing, dairy development, and agri-food exports.
Both countries agreed to form a joint working group for the promotion of the latest technology and exchange of experts, holding a training programme and training of Pakistani professionals in Brazil.
Brazil possesses the world’s largest commercial cattle herd, exceeding 230 million head, and is the largest exporter of beef and poultry, with beef exports reaching approximately 2.9 million metric tonnes valued at over USD 12 billion in 2024.
He noted that Brazil’s success is anchored in strong veterinary governance, export-orientated and SPS-compliant slaughterhouse systems, commercial feedlot fattening models, tropical livestock genetics, and integrated value chains supported by robust public-private collaboration.
The minister underscored Pakistan’s significant livestock base, comprising over 55 million cattle and 47 million buffalo, while noting that export competitiveness remains constrained by high production costs, limited feedlot finishing systems, suboptimal carcass utilisation, and gaps in slaughterhouse design, meat inspection, traceability, and SPS compliance.
SIFC's proactive efforts are providing the livestock and meat sector with a new global identity, competitive strength, and investor confidence.