Lu Alckmin, the wife of the vice president of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin, called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the venue of the COP29 global climate conference on Thursday.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest.
Lu Alckmin handed over a book she wrote on the 2006 Nobel Peace Laureate to him.
She said she has translated the books of Prof Yunus and launched social business enterprises after being inspired by his work.
Dr Yunus stressed the need for increased trade and cooperation between Bangladesh and South America's largest economy.
Lamiya Morshed, Senior Secretary and Principal Coordinator of the SDG Affairs, was also present during the meeting.