The Colombian government will carry out a “virtual tour” of Europe in the first week of July, in which it will present 70 regional infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and technology projects to attract more foreign investment.
“The Colombia Investment Roadshow is an opportunity in favor of the economic reactivation of the country, with which we seek to materialize the arrival of new investment in important projects and other initiatives that have transformed and are transforming Colombia,” said ProColombia President Flavia Santoro, quoted in a statement from his office.
The Andean country will present itself as a strategic market that has competitive advantages, tax incentives, legal certainty, investment guarantees and an export platform, among others, before entrepreneurs from markets such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Norway and Sweden.
“This event has become a benchmark for exploring financing opportunities for public and private works, projects and initiatives, with the highest level investors in Europe,” added Santoro, who explained that The fair will take place from July 6 to 8.
In its third edition, the Colombia Investment Roadshow will also offer economic recovery strategies in the country and investment opportunities.
Regarding the projects, 42% of the portfolio correspond to infrastructure initiatives for road development; modernization of ports and airports; research and development centers, and telecommunications infrastructure, which total more than 9,000 million dollars in investment opportunities.
Other projects
On the tour – which is supported by the UK Department for International Trade, the British Colombian Chamber of Commerce, the Colombian Embassy in the United Kingdom, the British Embassy in Colombia, and the EY and Control Risks firms – will also be Projects from the technological, unconventional energy, sustainable production and agro-industry sectors have been presented.
During the meetings, entrepreneurs will also be able to organize one-on-one meetings with those in charge of Colombian initiatives, as well as contemplating videoconferences on topics such as prospects for the revival of the economy and investment opportunities, and infrastructure and energy as key sectors. to invest.
According to the Banco de la República (issuer), last year the flows of foreign investment from Europe to Colombia were 4,725 million dollars, while from the United Kingdom 1,077 million dollars entered.
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