Brazil Strengthens Science and Technology Partnerships with Russia and Military to Boost Innovation and Sustainability

Brazil is advancing strategic collaborations in science and technology through international and domestic partnerships, aiming to enhance innovation, sustainability, and climate resilience.

During the VIII Brazil-Russia High-Level Commission held in Brasília, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Luciana Santos and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin engaged with Russian counterparts to expand cooperation across fields including nanotechnology, biotechnology, astrophysics, nuclear studies, quantum technologies, climate change, artificial intelligence, and digitalization. The parties agreed to reinforce ties with plans for a May 2025 visit to Moscow by Minister Santos, where a memorandum of understanding will be signed to promote joint research in climate, polar sciences, biodiversity, space, quantum technologies, and astrophysics. A bilateral public call for joint investment research projects was also announced. Vice President Alckmin highlighted Brazil’s neo-industrialization policy emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and inclusion, while expressing interest in attracting Russian investments in chemicals, fertilizers, energy, industrial equipment, and infrastructure.

Separately, in Paraíba, Governor João Azevêdo met with Brazilian Army Commander General Tomás Paiva to discuss enhanced cooperation in science and technology aimed at combating drought effects. They plan to implement 150 artesian wells in drought-affected municipalities and explore scientific collaborations with projects like the radiotelescope Bingo, the Astronomy City in Carrapateira, and the International Quantum Computing Center in João Pessoa. Governor Azevêdo emphasized the value of strong government-army partnerships for engineering and emergency support, while General Paiva expressed eagerness to involve the Army’s Science and Technology Department to support these initiatives.

These initiatives reflect Brazil’s commitment to fortifying strategic science and technology partnerships domestically and internationally, aligning innovation with sustainable development goals and addressing critical regional challenges such as drought.