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NEW DELHI, NOV. 21. By projecting Brazil as the "focus country" at the ongoing 24th India International Trade Fair here in the Capital, the Brazilian Government along with the India Trade Promotion Organisation has not only sought to reach out to the domestic population but also break the impression that the talented South American nation produces only footballs and hold carnivals. Expressing this view here on Saturday, the Project Manager of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency, Mauricio Borges, said: "By getting an opportunity to display our products at the IITF we have shown to the Indian public that we not only manufacture soccer balls but also aeroplanes, automobiles and leather goods.'' Mr. Borges said his country was eager to establish joint venture partnerships with the Indian companies, particularly those that have the know-how in software manufacturing. "Our country has expertise in the bunking system used for software security. Why should we import software from the United States when we can get it from your country? In future we will take part in your leather fair," added Mr. Borges. The huge Brazilian stalls are being thronged by inquisitive public. The stall with sports goods was a big disappointment as the visitors were not able to buy football from the country that has produced the legendary footballer Pele. Claudio Fisch, who was exhibiting soccer balls and shoes, said Indian teenagers were beseeching him to sell his stuff to them but he was interested in importers. The Myanmar, Thailand and Pakistan stalls also attracted huge crowds. Khrina, a Myanmarese seller, said the bargaining style in India was similar to what she experienced in her motherland. With this being the marriage season, many mothers could be seen buying rings, earrings and bracelets made of an amalgamation of 18-carat gold, rubies, sapphires and emerald. `Red colour ruby is selling like hot cakes. There is also a great demand for black jade rings by men," added Ms. Khrina. Shaikh Hafiz Bilal of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry said of the 48 stalls only 13 were selling onyx. "Onyx is found in abundance in our country in Baluchistan and North West Frontier Province," added Mr. Bilal.
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