Brazil’s Minister Expands Aerial Connectivity in Dubai Meetings

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Brazilian Minister of Ports and Airports Silvio Costa Filho met with Sheikh Mohammed Al Mansouri, the Secretary of Infrastructure and Transport of the UAE, on Wednesday during his official mission in Dubai. The discussions focused on enhancing logistical partnerships, expanding air connectivity, and diversifying flight routes between the UAE and Brazil.

Minister Costa Filho is keen on attracting investments for various projects within his ministry, which includes ports, airports, and waterways. “It was a very productive meeting. We spoke about integrated logistics, decarbonization, and models of port modernization that make the UAE a global reference,” he said. “This exchange is crucial for bringing Brazil closer to advanced technologies and strengthening our modernization efforts under President Lula’s government,” he added.

The agenda also aims to enhance technical cooperation and technological partnerships between Brazil and the UAE, discussing sustainability, maritime transport decarbonization, and the expansion of biofuels. On the first day of his mission, the minister visited the Dubai Airshow, a global aerospace trade fair featuring over 1,500 exhibitors and 148,000 attendees.

Earlier Wednesday, Costa Filho held discussions with Steve Allen, CEO of Dnata, which operates at several Brazilian airports. They explored partnerships to bolster Brazilian aviation. “Dnata holds significant institutional importance for our country, reflecting the growing international market confidence in Brazil,” he stated.

In further efforts to boost air connectivity, Costa Filho met Tim Clark, president of Emirates Airlines. They discussed the possibility of increasing flight numbers to Brazil, especially targeting the Northeast region. “We had a very productive and optimistic meeting with Emirates representatives, and I am confident about new air operations to our country,” he asserted. Emirates Airlines operates flights to 148 destinations worldwide, with connections in Brazil’s São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.