The Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Guadalajara also explained that the Asian country is strategic for exporters from the western region of Mexico.
Guadalajara, Jal. Because Vietnam represents a gateway to the rest of Asian countries, the Mexican Council of Foreign Trade (Comce) and the Mexican Embassy in Vietnam have developed the first Business Guide for Mexicans in Vietnam.
“Vietnam is currently one of the most open economies, with 16 trade agreements with almost 50 countries, and for us to connect with nations like Vietnam means connecting, in turn, with other countries that could be destinations for our exports,” commented Miguel Ángel Landeros, President of Comce de Occidente.
The Honorary Consul of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Guadalajara also explained that the Asian country is strategic for exporters from the western region of Mexico, given its membership in the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership). Therefore, the business guide contains information on the economy and business opportunities in Vietnam.
According to Landeros Volquarts, for entrepreneurs from Jalisco, considered the agro-food giant of Mexico, the agro-industry is one of the main windows of opportunity for exporting to Vietnam.
“Although they are highly competitive there, they need new ideas, and we Jalisco residents have distinguished ourselves by adding value to our products,” emphasized the foreign trade leader in the state.
In addition to Comce and the Mexican Embassy in Vietnam, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Bancomext, and Nafin participated in the development of the business guide.
Dismisses impact
On another topic, the national vice president of Comce anticipated that the diplomatic conflict between Mexico and Ecuador will halt the progress that both countries were making to finalize a trade agreement.
“Ecuador will lose much more than us because Mexico will surely oppose their entry into the Pacific Alliance and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which they have expressed interest in,” he emphasized.
According to Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, in 2023, Mexico exported $596 million to the Ecuadorian market, while imports from Ecuador amounted to $228 million.
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