The European Union Delegation in Paraguay, in collaboration with the Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC), hosted the European Investment Forum Paraguay 2025 at the Institute of the Central Bank of Paraguay. The forum aimed to promote European investment in Paraguay and foster commercial partnerships.
The event took place on June 24 and 25, within the framework of the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative, aligning with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.
A US$350 billion investment
The Global Gateway Initiative plans to invest US$350 billion by 2027 in various global projects to advance sustainable mobility, clean energy, digital connectivity, trade opportunities, local manufacturing, global supply chains, and enhanced health and education systems.
The Forum featured project pitching, matchmaking sessions, keynote speeches, and specialized panels, focusing on three key sectors for sustainable development: sustainable forestry, renewable energy and green hydrogen, and sustainable logistics and clean transport.
Paraguay in the spotlight
The European Commission highlighted “Paraguay’s numerous investment opportunities, thanks to its political and economical stability, and its favourable business environment” as a key reason to attend the Forum. It also noted that “international agencies recently increased Paraguay’s qualification as an investment destination and the government impulses international investment by making attractive policies”.
Twenty-five countries from across the globe expressed interest in participating, including Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United States, and Uruguay, underscoring the event’s significance for Paraguay.
Highlighting the Investment Forum’s importance
The forum commenced with the presence of the President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, who emphasized that signing the treaty between the EU and Mercosur marked a significant milestone for the region and an opportunity to strengthen the historical ties uniting the two continents.
Meanwhile, Maroš Šefčovič, Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security as well as Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency for the European Commission, delivered a recorded video message, expressing hope that the forum would encourage more European enterprises and investors to contribute to Paraguay’s robust economic growth.
“For the European Union, this event is a demonstration of trust, and a reflection of our expectations about the strengthening of the relationship between the EU and Paraguay,” indicated Šefčovič.
The event concluded with visits to various projects and an awards ceremony. You can watch the recorded streaming of the event on the official YouTube page of the European Union Mission in Paraguay. Recently the International Monetary Fund (IMF) chose Paraguay for the new Regional Training Programme.
