Antonio Garamendi highlights the potential of Spanish companies before the presidents of Brazil and Spain

In Brasilia

Antonio Garamendi has highlighted the potential of Spanish companies in a speech before the President of Brazil, Luiz Ignácio Lula da Silva, and the President of the Government of Spain, during a bilateral meeting at the highest level, held at the Planalto Palace, in Brasilia (Brazil).

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The event is part of the Spanish Prime Minister's official visit to Brazil and Chile this week, during which he is accompanied by a large delegation of Spanish companies. In his remarks, Antonio Garamendi, who also spoke on behalf of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships and the crucial role of business organizations in promoting and facilitating the internationalization of Spanish companies in the Brazilian market.

 

He recalled that many of the companies present at the meeting have been operating in Brazil for more than 30 years (some even more than 70 years), which demonstrates the growing interest in the country.

 

Garamendi stated that “Brazil represents a window of opportunity and an excellent platform to access the rest of Latin America ” and highlighted the presence of numerous leading Spanish companies in sectors such as infrastructure, aerospace, security, defense, satellites, mobility, construction, energy, finance, agri-food or health.

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Garamendi also highlighted the importance of ratifying the European Union-Mercosur Agreement, which will allow both parties to acquire a greater capacity for interaction, in addition to increasing opportunities and favoring the opening of the Brazilian market.

 

 

Similarly, he emphasized the joint efforts made during the EU-CELAC Summit and highlighted Brazil's leadership in organizing the G-20, which it currently chairs.

 

The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo , the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs and the G-20, Manuel de la Rocha , and the Secretary of State for Trade, Xiana Méndez.

 

On the Brazilian side, the Vice President of the Republic and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin , and the Ministers of the Civil House, Rui Costa , of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mauro Vieira , of Finance, Fernando Haddad , of Transport, Renan Filho , of Agriculture and Livestock, Carlos Fávaro , of Health, Nísia Trindade, of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, and of Communications, Juscelino Filho , among other authorities, took part, in addition to the top representatives of prominent companies from both countries.

 

Previously, a working breakfast was held between Spanish companies and President Pedro Sánchez, to make them aware first-hand of their needs and demands in order to facilitate their access to the Brazilian market.

 

Opportunities for Spain

 

At the meeting, they analyzed the existing challenges, as well as the open opportunities in sectors of common interest, such as infrastructure, agribusiness, energy or the environment, among others.

 

The program of activities in Brazil will continue this Thursday with a business meeting in São Paulo, coordinated by ICEX , in collaboration with CEOE , the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the Brazilian National Confederation of Industry ( CNI ), among other institutions, which will bring together businesspeople from both countries, business institutions and representatives of both Governments.

 

The aim of the event is to analyze opportunities for bilateral collaboration and, in two panels, to discuss the Economic Acceleration Program (PAC) and the New Industry Brazil industrial policy program . The event will be inaugurated by President Pedro Sánchez and the Brazilian Minister of Transport, Renan Filho.