Kim Kataguiri: The Agreement will also bring direct benefits to Brazilian agribusiness by stipulating rules that ensure predictability, transparency and speed in customs procedures for import, export and transit of goods, through the adoption of international standards and intensive use of information technology.
Kim Kataguiri: These are provisions that favor the insertion of Brazilian agricultural products into Southeast Asian markets, diversifying the destinations of our exports and consolidating Singapore as a strategic partner for Brazilian agriculture.
On environmental matters, the preamble of the Agreement already reaffirms the parties' commitment to promoting international trade in a manner that contributes to sustainable development in its economic, social and environmental dimensions.
Kim Kataguiri: The text encourages corporate responsibility and diligent business conduct with regard to the mitigation of adverse impacts on the environment.
Kim Kataguiri: Brazil also safeguards its inherent right to regulate the protection of the environment and the conservation of its natural resources to achieve legitimate public welfare objectives.