Today in Brasilia, the director of the Customs and Customs Agency Monopoli, Roberto Alesse, has signed a memorandum of understanding on customs cooperation with the Secretary special addition of the Brazilian Federal Government, Adriana Gomes Rego, in the presence of the Italian ambassador to Brazil, Alessandro Cortese, and the Undersecretary for Customs Administration, Fabiano Coelho.

'The Customs Cooperation Agreement, concluded with the Authority which has the same powers in Brazil of the Agency - explained Alesse - aims at the exchange of useful information, to share our best practices to combat customs violations more effectively and to create a more secure and transparent environment for operators in support of even faster trade and efficient".

Brazil plays a leading role for many companies Italian, with about a thousand on site. "Italy and Brazil - recalled Ambassador Cortese - are linked by consolidated trade relations, which the data show are constantly growing, and is It is essential that this flow of goods and services is supported by clear regulation and streamlined bilateral cooperation and efficient, benefiting businesses and citizens of both countries".

In Brasilia, moreover, Alesse met the secretary of Public Security of the Federal District, Sandro Torres Avelar, with who had an exchange of views on the subject of combating the organized crime and protection of legitimate trade. Tomorrow Alesse will fly to São Paulo to continue his mission to Brazil.