A Kazakh kick-sharing company is set to dramatically expand its presence in Brazil, with plans to grow its electric scooter fleet to 200,000 units across Brazilian cities.

The announcement was made by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira during a Business Forum in Astana, The Caspian Post reports via Kazinform.

Vieira said Kazakh companies are already actively operating in Brazil, particularly in digital technologies and urban mobility services. He highlighted the rapid growth of Jet scooters, which are currently used in the Brazilian capital and several other cities.

“Jet scooters are already operating in Brasília and other cities, reshaping urban mobility. I reviewed the company’s figures and forecasts - Jet plans to expand its scooter fleet in Brazil to 200,000 units. This is a very significant figure,” Vieira said.

The Brazilian minister noted that the success of Kazakh firms in Brazil reflects Kazakhstan’s growing role in digital innovation and modern technology services.

Vieira arrived in Astana on an official visit and held talks with Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev. During the meetings, the sides discussed expanding trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Kosherbayev said Kazakhstan and Brazil aim to increase bilateral trade turnover to $1 billion.

Kazakh and Brazilian businesses are also exploring new agricultural cooperation projects, including the cultivation of organic soybeans in Central Asia.