The House of America has hosted the I Madrid Trade ForumA key event focused on the "strength of the Atlantic connection." Organized by the Chair of Intelligence Services and Democratic Systems (CSISD) at Rey Juan Carlos University and the Ibero-American Observatory of Foreign Trade (OICEX), the forum brought together leading experts in the economic, commercial, and investment fields to discuss the crucial importance of the links between Spain, Europe, and Latin America in a constantly changing global geopolitical landscape.
The meeting served as a platform for an in-depth analysis of relations between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), trade prospects in Latin America, and the current challenges facing Atlantic trade.
The event was opened by Moisés Morera, Director of Programming at Casa de América; Fernando Velasco, Director of CSISD; and Bruno Masier, President of OICEX.
The main presentation was given by Ramón Jáuregui, president of the Euroamérica Foundation, who spoke about the "Pending Relations in Current Trade Geopolitics" between the EU and CELAC, underlining the need to reactivate and strengthen these strategic ties.
Subsequently, Ramón Casilda, president of the Association of Multilatinas Companies in Spain, gave a special presentation on the "Situation and prospects of Spanish trade and investment in Latin America in the geopolitical context," providing a key insight into the role of companies in the region.
One of the central points was the round table discussion on the "Geopolitics of Atlantic Trade and its Consequences for the West Today." Moderated by José Antonio Silva e Sousa, president of the Luso-Spanish Foundation, it featured the participation of Antonio Bonet, president of the Exporters' Club; Diego Moya Ocampos, Latin America specialist at Banco Santander; and José Luis Montesinos Domingo, CEO of ASCH Infrastructures and Services SA. The discussion addressed the challenges and opportunities that the global reconfiguration presents for transatlantic trade relations.
Bruno Masier, president of OICEX, expressed his satisfaction after the event, describing the day as "An exciting morning in which we were able to interact with various personalities and intellectuals in international relations through trade geopolitics"Masier emphasized the need to adopt "A new perspective to reconnect with an Atlantic that we have somewhat neglected." in the search for other emerging markets. He warned that this neglect "It has cooled our relations" to such an extent that "Today, the West is not the leading voice for free trade. It seems unbelievable.", pointing out how other actors, such as China, have occupied that discursive space. In this context, Masier highlighted the importance of agreements such as the pending one between the EU and Mercosur, describing it as "a breath of fresh air for those relationships" that could return to Europe "at the center of the stage for free trade and the potential growth of nations".
The forum concluded with a closing ceremony chaired by Daniel Rodríguez Asensio, Deputy Minister of Economy and Employment of the Community of Madrid, and the symbolic signing of the Madrid DeclarationThis document reaffirms the commitment of the participants and organizers to continue working to strengthen strategic, trade, and investment ties across the Atlantic, recognizing them as fundamental to the prosperity and stability of the West.
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