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RUSSIA-LATIN AMERICAN SMES AS CATALYSTS IN BUILDING VALUE

Sustaining Economic Expansion

Taking into consideration the highly complementary economic structures, the benefits of strengthening ties and expanding bilateral partnerships are evident to both Russian and Latin American firms. How might enhanced cooperation result in the further exploitation of Latin American natural resources, uncover opportunities for Russian knowledge-intensive industries, and boost market access for Latin goods and services in Russia? How might SMEs play a more significant role in generating new business opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses and create mutual value?

Moderator:
Carlos Ernesto Chanduvi Suarez , Chief of Latin America and the Caribbean Division, UNIDO

Panellists
Sieglien Berleson , Minister of Trade and Industry of Suriname
Silvana Vallejo Paez , General Director, ProEcuador
Ancizar Guerrero , Manager Colombian Investment Abroad, ProColombia
Rafael Enrique Gonzalez Aleman , Under Secretary of Commerce and Investments, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ramon Gordils , Vice Minister of Economic Cooperation and President of Foreign Trade Bank of Venezuela (BANCOEX)
Dav-Ernan Kowlessar , Head of Secretariat, Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce (CAIC)
Elena Panina , Deputy in the State Duma of the Russian Federation; President, National Research Institute for Economic Strategy; Chairperson, Moscow Confederation of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Jessy Carmelle Petit Frere , Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Haiti
Sigfrido Reyes , President, Export and Investment Promotion Agency of El Salvador (PROESA)
Victor Stepanov , Vice President, OPORA Russia; Director General, RTS-Tender

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