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UK Minister Gillian Merron on three day visit to Brazil

Merron said “Brazil is a powerhouse in the region and the world stage”

British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Foreign Office Gillian Merron is currently in Brazil for a three-day trip with stops in Brasília, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, according to a release from the Foreign Office.

In São Paulo, she visited NGO Pepe, a charity founded by British Missionaries that provides assistance to pre-school children from deprived backgrounds. In Rio de Janeiro the Minister met State Governor Sérgio Cabral at Laranjeiras Palace and State Secretary for Sports, Márcia Lins. The Minister also visited the Wellstream factory, a major UK investment in Brazil. On Thursday, the Minister participates in High Level Political Talks with the Brazilian Government in Brasília where discussions are expected to cover a wide range of bilateral and global issues. "Brazil is a powerhouse both in its own region and on the world stage. It is a friend and important partner in making progress on matters of mutual concern, such as trade, climate change and tackling global poverty. My visit has been both valuable in developing the relationship between the two countries as well as an opportunity to get a sense of the challenges Brazil faces and the benefits it enjoys", said Ms Merron on ther visit to Brazil.