The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Apex-Brasil) is responsible for promoting Brazilian products and services abroad and attracting foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. Established in 1997, the agency carries out various trade promotion initiatives such as trade and prospective missions, business rounds, support for the participation of Brazilian companies in international fairs, and the organization of technical visits by foreign buyers to showcase the Brazilian productive structure. Apex-Brasil also plays a key role in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil, supporting companies throughout the investment decision-making process.