TEHRAN (Iran News) – The ambassador of Iran to Brasilia said that Iranian companies are ready to do extraterritorial cultivation in Mato Grosso Province, western Brazil.

Hossein Qaribi made the remarks in a meeting with Governor of Mato Grosso Province Mauro Mendes, IRNA reported.

The two officials discussed ways to expand trade and agricultural relations.

Referring to the place and importance of Iran for Mato Grosso Province, Mendes said in the meeting that his province is ready to facilitate activities of Iranian traders and improve the level of collaboration with Iran.

Qaribi also visited some agricultural complexes of the Mato Grosso Province, which is Brazil’s third largest province and is among the most important agricultural poles of the South American country.

Mato Grosso is the biggest producer of soybeans, corn, cotton, beef, and sunflower seeds in Brazil. It produces 35 million tons of soybeans per year, which is 27 percent of the production in Brazil and 10 percent of the production in the world.

Mato Grosso is Iran’s biggest partner in Brazil, and Iran is the province’s second partner, after China.

• source : Iran Daily