MOSCOW, March 27. /TASS/. Interest among Mexican companies in exploring business opportunities with Russia has been on the rise in recent years, with Moscow ready to expand cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, innovation, and culture, Russian Ambassador to Mexico Nikolay Sofinsky stated.
"It is gratifying to note that the ‘Russia-Mexico’ business forum represents a significant initiative that aligns with the growing interest in mutually beneficial collaboration between the business communities of our two countries. In recent years, Mexican companies have shown increasing attention to opportunities for working with Russia. We are prepared to foster interaction in various areas, including trade, investment, innovation, and culture. The forum will serve as a platform for open dialogue, idea exchange, the exploration of new opportunities, and the strengthening of partnerships between our nations, thereby contributing to the further development of effective cooperation," the ambassador was quoted as saying by the press service of the Roscongress Foundation ahead of the inaugural Russia-Mexico business forum, which is set to take place in Mexico City on April 3.
The Russia-Mexico business forum is being organized with the support of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in the United Mexican States and the National Chamber of the Manufacturing Industry of Mexico (CANACINTRA). The Roscongress Foundation signed a cooperation agreement with CANACINTRA during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2024, and the foundation is the official organizer of the Russia-Mexico forum under its Roscongress International brand.
The Russian-Mexican business dialogue is expected to continue within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will take place from June 18 to 21.