The Vice Minister of the Investment and Export Network of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Javier Viveros, participated in the closing session of the Workshop on “Support for Latin American and Caribbean countries in attracting foreign investment for prosperity and resilience”, organized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
In his speech, Viveros stressed that “today it is not just about attracting more investment, but better investments: those that promote productive development, innovation and the quality of life of our people.”
The Deputy Minister thanked the OECD for bringing this forum for reflection to Asunción, as well as the Central Bank of Paraguay and the Ministry of Economy and Finance for their support in organizing it. He noted that the region must work to overcome the bottlenecks that limit investment flows, promote responsible practices, and ensure that policies are aligned with sustainability and the well-being of communities.
He also highlighted that Paraguay is at a key juncture, with new capabilities developed in the last two decades and favorable conditions for implementing ambitious plans, such as the one outlined by the MIC to double the Paraguayan economy in the coming years by attracting strategic investments.
In his message, Viveros emphasized Rediex's role in building a transparent and reliable business environment. "We support investors from the initial conversation through to the implementation of their projects, working hand in hand to ensure sustainable results," he stated.
Regional commitment and international cooperation
The closing of the event also included remarks from Ana Novik, Director of the OECD's Investment Division, who highlighted the need to move towards safer, more transparent and predictable investments, and acknowledged the role of the private sector in this process.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which organized the event together with the Government of Paraguay and Business at OECD (BIAC), promoted in this workshop the approach of attracting “more, better and safer investments”, highlighting the importance of responsible business conduct practices and policies that strengthen the resilience of value chains in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Finally, Vice Minister Viveros and the Rediex team, led by Belén González, Director of Investment Support, also participated in the closed session on investment security, a space reserved for delegates from the region and the OECD Secretariat. In this way, Paraguay reaffirms its commitment to actively contribute to the regional debate and to continue building a reliable, resilient, and opportunity-generating investment environment for the entire region.