The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and to attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. Founded in 1997, ApexBrasil carries out various trade promotion initiatives, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, and support for the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs. The agency also facilitates visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure. ApexBrasil operates in coordination with public and private sectors to enhance the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and contribute to the sustainable growth of the Brazilian economy.