Head of the Ministry of Economy, Tatiana Cloutierannounced to the president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador the beginning of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the UK, for that he expressed his optimism from the work tour he did in the country.

“We are very pleased to announce this and we look forward to bringing benefits to both countries,” the official said. in video conferencing.

Participated in the morning conference of the President of the United Kingdom, Tatiana Clouthier says that the start of this negotiation was part of National Development Plan, to promote a comprehensive policy of innovation, diversification and productive and commercial inclusion.

“We have just launched the commencement of negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement between Mexico and the UK, following the entry into force of the commercial continuity agreement on June 1, 2021,” he said.

more dress highlight it great Britain It is the 16th trading partner. In addition, in 2021 commercial exchange between the two countries amounted to 5 billion dollars, as well as foreign direct investment in Mexico amounted to 8 billion dollars in the same period.

Meanwhile, there are currently more than 2,000 British companies in the country.

owner of Economy state that British private initiative announced that in the next five years, the hotel group will open more than 50 hotels and other investment groups have a positive image Mexico and from the workers.

“They talk about the magic of our workers, where they say that they are very dedicated people and that they, of the entire workforce, are the least absent,” he said.

During his visit to the UK, the Head of the Ministry of Economy was accompanied by Mexico’s ambassador, Josefa González, among others.

This morning it was reported that Mexico will host the first round of negotiations with England on July 11 at CdMx.

MRA