Talent, innovation and a unique environment
The president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, José Luis Bonet, participated in the III Business Investment Forum "Asturias, land of opportunities", held in Madrid and organized by the three Chambers of Commerce of the Principality.
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In his speech, Bonet highlighted the improvement in Asturias' competitiveness and its "immense attractions for attracting investment: companies, industrial tradition, talent, innovation and a unique natural environment."
Bonet highlighted the improvements in the Principality's infrastructure , both in air and rail connectivity, and the increase in international tourism, which saw a 14% rise last year compared to the previous year. He also noted the "significant development of the ports of Gijón and Avilés , which are among the major commercial ports in Spain," and encouraged the revival of the " motorways of the sea " project to reduce CO2 emissions from freight traffic.
In short, the 3rd Business Investment Forum "Asturias, land of opportunities" has served to highlight the region's potential as a destination for business investment.
The president of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce highlighted the work of the "northwest chambers of commerce, which includes those of the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, Galicia, Porto, and southern France ," in improving rail connectivity along the entire Cantabrian coast. Bonet stated that "public-private cooperation is essential for carrying out any project that will lead to economic growth and job creation."
The event, which brought together more than 200 people, also included speeches by the Minister of Industry, Jordi Hereu ; the President of the Principality of Asturias, Adrián Barbón ; and the presidents of the three Asturian chambers: Carlos Paniceres (Oviedo), Félix Baragaño (Gijón) and Daniel González (Avilés).
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