The trade agenda this year will be strengthened through trade agreements, opening new offices and strengthen markets.
is scheduled on January 17, Chancellor Patiño with a team of Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade trip to Venezuela to discuss issues related to the completion of the Commercial Framework Agreement that was signed last year.
One of the topics of greatest interest is the application of the Unitary System of Regional Payments SUCRE which was first implemented in July, has since devoted much time to explain both exporters and importers and state and private banks, the advantages of using it for international transactions saving time and money.
assured that this, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and its Venezuelan counterpart meet weekly via video conferencing to overcome the difficulties that may be presented. As a result up to now, commercial transactions have been made for about $ 30 million.
Patiño Minister further stressed that it is very important for Ecuador to expand its target markets, which will have a better reaction in case of any crisis economic as happened last year. These include Colombia, where he reiterated that soon will open a commercial office.
He also noted that a priority for Ecuador consolidate the negotiations of an Agreement for Development of Trade with the European Union and maintain cordial relations with the United States, from which a response is expected to reach an agreement Business does not involve an FTA.
Regarding the ATPDEA, the Chancellor Patiño said that this is a commitment by the United States, "so that Ecuador is not asking for a handout," believes that this renewal should be multiannual. He explained that if not obtained the renewal will seek alternatives to not affect the trade balance as possible subsidies and the pursuit of new markets.
BULLETIN No. 10
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