Goiás positions itself as a leader in the Central-North region.
Governor Marconi toured Roraima and Amapá, advocating for the union of the states in the Central-North region of the country in the name of political, administrative, and economic harmony; the governor proposed increased trade relations between Goiás and the two northern states and detailed the administrative reform he implemented in Goiás even before the start of the crisis.
Goiás 247 - After an intense schedule of visits and meetings with politicians and businesspeople in the state of Roraima, Governor Marconi Perillo met with the Governor of Amapá (AP), Waldez Góes (PDT), on the afternoon of Thursday, the 9th, at the Palácio do Setentrião, in Macapá. The visits were an initiative of the Government of Goiás with the aim of learning about the economies of the states and sharing information about Goiás.
Upon his arrival at Macapá International Airport, Marconi was greeted by the governor, the vice-governor, Papaleo Paes, the state president of the PSDB party, Luiz Carlos, and party members.
During an informal conversation with the governor of Amapá, Marconi recounted the successful experiences he had in Goiás in reducing expenses and increasing revenue. During his visits to Roraima and Amapá, he highlighted Goiás' growth in recent years and proposed a stronger alliance with the northern states.
Waldez told Marconi about the timber production in Amapá, which has boosted job creation. At the meeting in the Palace, with the participation of state secretaries, the governor of Goiás listed the economic boom in Goiás due to increased production, exports, and the attraction of multinational companies.
He invited the governor of Amapá to see the results of the Social Organizations (OSs) in the health sector in Goiás, to strengthen the dialogue between the northern state and the Goiás business community, and to learn about the tourism potential. Amapá was the only Brazilian state that Marconi had not yet visited. During a tour of the city, he confided that he was enchanted by the organization of the capital, Macapá, and by the beauty of the Amazon River.
Sebrae and ACIA
Sebrae and the Commercial and Industrial Association of Amapá (ACIA) also met with the governor. In the conversation, Marconi stated his interest in strengthening commercial ties between the states: "This visit is to learn more about what you can offer to the rest of the country and what we can complement here with our economy. We, from the Midwest, have our doors open to Amapá."
He told the business leaders that he will speak with the Goiás Business Forum to define areas where investments should be made in Amapá. "Here we have the geography and the capacity for exporting our products. It's an opportunity to expand the relationship between the states," he noted.
In addition to businesspeople, former senator Jonas Pinheiro, former congressmen Antônio Feijão and Luis Carlos, and the president of ACIA, Altair Pereira, were present at the meeting.
The governor's entourage included state representative Dr. Jean, the state president of the PSDB party, Afrêni Gonçalves, and Secretary Sérgio Cardoso (Political Coordination).