On June 28, Brazil officially opened its third consulate general in mainland China. The new consulate general is located in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in the country’s southwest. The consulate, which covers Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan and Shaanxi, will primarily provide consular services to citizens in these regions.
Cezar Amaral, who was appointed as the first consul general in Chengdu, Brazil, has started his duties at the new consulate general. Brazilian Ambassador to China Marcos Galvao, in his statement on the subject, emphasized that this year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil and that the consulate general opened in Chengdu has a special place at this important turning point. Galvao stated that he believes the consulate general will further develop cooperation between the two countries.
Consulate General Opening and Cooperation Expectations
| Consul General | Opening date |
|---|---|
| Cezar Amaral | June 28 |
The opening of the Brazilian Consulate General in Chengdu aims to make a significant contribution to the strengthening of diplomatic relations between China and Brazil. The Consulate General is the third Brazilian Consulate in mainland China, following the previous Consulate Generals opened in Shanghai and Guangzhou. This is an important step taken to further deepen cooperation and strengthen mutual relations between the two countries.
