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Madeira international economic cooperation efforts

Overview

Madeira is pursuing international economic cooperation and diversification through various diplomatic channels.

In late September, regional officials met with the Belgian Ambassador to Portugal to discuss strengthening ties in the digital sector, tourism, and the ‘blue economy’. To support these efforts, the Luso-Belgian Chamber of Commerce scheduled a business mission to the region for early October. Additionally, the European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development visited to assess the impact of European investment on local infrastructure and research.

By mid-October, efforts expanded to include discussions with the Portuguese Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela. These talks focused on economic and educational cooperation, municipal twinning, and engagement with the diaspora. A business mission involving Madeiran technology and construction companies is being prepared to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in Venezuela.

Entities

Sancho Gomes · José Manuel Rodrigues · Embassy of Portugal in Caracas · AICEP · Central University of Venezuela

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Madeira official seeks economic cooperation in Venezuela

    Madeira's Sancho Gomes met with the Portuguese Embassy in Caracas to discuss economic, educational, and diaspora cooperation, including a planned business mission to Venezuela.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Madeira seeks to strengthen economic ties with Belgium

    Madeira is working to bolster economic ties with Belgium through a business mission in October, while European Parliament officials recently visited the region to assess the impact of EU investments.

Sources

dnoticias.pt · funchalnoticias.net · sapo.pt