On an official visit to the Republic of Benin Honorary by the honorary Consul Mr. Cesar Augusto Maia, accompanied by his wife Dr. Julia Maia Favilla and his adviser Mr. Bakento Nzola had several meetings with representatives of the Government, Trade, Industry beyond families that represent the historical link between the two countries. With a very rich agenda meetings with representatives of the government were marked by the presence of Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Industry, Minister of Youth and Sports, Minister of Agriculture, Secretary General of the Republic, Director of Consular Affairs, Director Shares Humanitarian, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Office of the Ministry of Handicrafts and Tourism and various authorities.

Having as one of the purposes of the visit Benin to encourage the creation of the Central Board Benin Brazil, to strengthen the relations of exchange between the two countries so wide. Seeking to understand the actual conditions and the goals the representative of Benin, Mr. Cesar Augusto Maia discussed and presented several ideas to successfully perform this work in Brazil, where he received praise and was presented with a plaque by the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin.

In addition to many formal meetings to discuss the issues was also offered a dinner to honorary Consul with typical foods of Benin. The spicy and delicious spicy pineapple, fruit typical of the country, marked the evening.

Another important meeting took place with the Director General of the Port of Cotonou, the main port of the West Africa region. At the meeting the Director reported being very interested in partnerships with the ports so as to allow more Brazilian trade between the two countries. He also asked the Mr. Cesar Augusto Maia, Consul of Benin in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, help in communicating with the authorities representing the ports, because the process is lengthy and with their help could be faster. Another point raised by the direction of the port was to attract investors to the area of transport, allowing a renewal of the fleet of trucks, and the participation of Brazilian owners.

In visit to Handicraft Center of the Cotonou Consul Mr.Cesar Augusto Maia accompanied by his wife Dr. Julia Favilla Maia and representatives of the government had a show of cultural and artistic wealth that the country offers. Delighted with the volume and variety of works the Consul took some pieces to decorate the Consulate of Benin in Rio de Janeiro and thus be able to give the visitors.

Travel in the region of Ouidah to hear the close ties that unite Brazil and Benin to the families that represent and find the Brazilian architectural influence, the Consul Mr.Cesar Augusto Maia, met with the representative of the Souza Family Singbomey Palace. Submitted by Mr. Feliciano Julião de Souza who is the 8th Chacha, or represents the 8th dynasty of Don Francisco Felix de Souza, brasilian first and Chacha, who received the title of His Majesty King Danrome Guez in 1754. Was also part of the trip visit to Ouidah NOT RETURN Portal, the gateway that marked the departure of slaves, one located in the beautiful coastal region attracts many tourists and historians.

The various components of the Souza family, work and presented their proposals to enhance the relations of Benin and Brazil in commercial sector and sports. A center back the development of young beninenses, with emphasis on football, is maintained by the family. The structure of the Sports Center has courts, classrooms, dormitories, academia, laboratories, transportation, is a modern sports complex and very important for the country.

A reunion marked the passing of Honorary Consul, Mr. Cesar Augusto Maia to Benin on his visit to the Ministry of Agriculture, as the current General Director of Sodeco SA., Of the joint venture that is responsible for development and improvement of the raw material cotton the most exported product in the country, had been together, on an official visit of the government of Benin to PETROBRAS, working on the project of Bio Fuel. They discussed strategies for the direct sale of the cotton industry and the possibility of mounting joint between investors of both countries to benefit from an industry the raw material. Another issue raised and which showed great interest was to bring food produced in Brazil, provided that no competing with those produced in Benin. The idea of a center of distribution was also of interest, it allows an entry in Benin West Africa region that has around 200,000,000 of potential consumers.

On the last day of the visit to Benin's Honorary Consul, Mr. Cesar Augusto Maia, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented the same with a gift, expressing his satisfaction in having received it in the country and that will have to intensify their work the relationship with Brazil.

In his last official meeting with the Government of Benin, the Consul spoke with Director of the Humanitarian Action requested to develop an agreement with one of the 92 cities of Rio de Janeiro in order to create the relationship of Sister Cities and consequently strengthen the exchange of information between the two countries.