In the entrepreneurial forum that brought together 35 Argentine entrepreneurs and numerous entrepreneurs from Confindustria this Tuesday, the giant entrepreneur of local industrialists, the Italian chancellor Antonio Tajani In his speech he stated that “the vitality of the exchange between the two business communities is remarkable” and announced that other business forums will be organised, including in Argentina
Tajani assured him “Much more can be done” explaining the data on trade, investments and the presence of businesses in Argentina, “which demonstrate how strong the bond is, not only of friendship but also economic, between the two countries”.
“THE improvement of the business climate strengthens our partnership. “There are some critical issues to resolve, from electricity market reforms to tariff regulation and currency exports,” the Italian foreign minister added. “Everyone is problems that can be solved within the framework of a strengthened dialogue between the Argentine Government and Italian companies, which begins with this meeting.”
Tajani recalled that Italy is the second industrial country in Europe And “we believe that associations can also be created on the topic of raw materials. “We could also find ways of collaborating for an energy transition that is attentive to social sustainability and the growth of our businesses.”
Word of Mondino
Also speaking at the meeting was Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino who stated that the government of President Javier Milei “has established as a priority the deepening of the internalization of the Argentine economy through its companies, which are the driving and transformative axis of the commercial reality and, therefore, directly responsible for the growth of the country. , employment and exports”.
Mondino underlined that “the internationalization of companies is the most effective tool a country has to grow and reach higher levels of competitiveness”.
The Chancellor highlighted that “in 2022, Argentine exports of knowledge-based services grew by 18.9% and reached $8,283 million, representing 57% of Argentine exports of services and 8% of total exports” .
“The sector – continues Mondino – has a positive trade balance of 164 million dollars. In the first half of 2023, Argentine exports of knowledge-based services reached $4,228 million.”
“We also have an important space to enhance business and exchange opportunities between our countries in the design, audiovisual, visual arts and publishing sectors.”
Mondino underlined that President Milei’s intention is to create the conditions so that investors can channel their resources and exploit the window of business opportunities “that we make available”.
35 important Argentine entrepreneurs participate in the forum and dialogue with their Italian colleagues. Among them is Daniel Funes de Rio, president of the Argentine Industrial Union. Also present was Alfredo Gonzalez, president of the Confederation of Small and Medium Industry.
Among the entrepreneurs were Alejanro Bulgheroni, president of the Pan American Energy Group, and Carlos Arturyo Ormaechea, of the Techint group, who replaced Paolo Rocca. Rodrigo Perez Graziano represented the Stellantis automotive group, as president.
Source: Clarin
