A delegation from CONPYMES, the Spanish National Confederation of SMEs, will visit Israel from November 23 to 27, 2025, to facilitate the expansion of Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in this highly technological and competitive market. During the trip, two strategic agreements will be formalized to foster trade and business ties between the two countries.
The mission, led by Jose Maria TorresThe president of CONPYMES, responds to a joint invitation from the Economic Mission of the Embassy of Israel in Spain and the Israel Export Institute (IEI). The central purpose is to help Spanish SMEs to to establish themselves in such an advanced ecosystem like the Israeli, known worldwide for its innovation.
The trip includes the signing of two fundamental agreements to boost bilateral business relations. The first will be held with the government of israel, within the framework of a meeting with Roei FisherThe second agreement will be signed with the Director General of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economy and Industry. Israel Export Institute, taking advantage of the celebration of IECI EventThese agreements specifically seek facilitate interaction and collaboration between Spanish SMEs and their Israeli counterparts.
CONPYMES, which represents more than 2,1 million SMEs and self-employed workers In Spain, it has scheduled a series of strategic meetings and visits. Among these, the meetings with AI21lab and the organization stand out. Start Up Nation Central, places that symbolize Israel's technological dynamism.
La Spanish-Israeli trade relationship It is already solid, with an economic exchange that hovers around 2.500 million euros per yearWhile numerous large Spanish companies They already have a strong presence in Israel; CONPYMES' focus is on democratize access to the market for smaller businesses, allowing them to take advantage of this trade flow.
The president of CONPYMES, Jose Maria TorresHe emphasized the importance of these internationalization initiatives: “This is the second trade mission that CONPYMES has undertaken this year, following a visit to Germany last September, and preceding a visit to China next January. CONPYMES’s objective is helping small businesses open markets around the world taking advantage of the capacity of Entrepreneurship and talent in Spanish SMEs".
The organization thus reaffirms its commitment to the global expansion of SMEs, considering it a crucial path for economic growth and business consolidation.
