The Diplomat
The headquarters of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE) in Madrid will host the Spain-Chile Business Meeting next Monday, May 26, with the participation of the largest Chilean private sector delegation in recent years, comprised of more than 80 representatives.
According to the Confederation, the objective of the meeting is to present business and investment opportunities in key sectors in the country. In this regard, cooperation opportunities will be addressed in priority areas such as construction, agribusiness, banking, electricity, gas, technology, mining, real estate, automotive, steel, and forestry, among others.
The Chilean business delegation is made up of the country’s leading business organizations and their presidents, Susana Jiménez (Confederation of Production and Commerce-CPC) and Rosario Navarro (Society for the Promotion of Manufacturing-SOFOFA). It is organized by Andrés Montero, president of the Spain-Chile Business Council.
According to the CEOE, the relationship between Chile and Spain is marked by “a climate of institutional trust, common values, and a shared vision toward a fairer, greener, and more digital development model.” Spain is one of the main European investors in Chile, focusing on sectors such as energy, infrastructure, financial services, and telecommunications. Chile, for its part, mainly exports agri-food products, minerals, and wine to Spain, taking advantage of its preferential access thanks to the Association Agreement between Chile and the European Union.
Furthermore, Chile is a regional leader in clean energy, especially solar and wind power, and is seeking technological and financial partners. Spain, with its experience in the energy transition and global companies in the sector, can strengthen its presence in green hydrogen, energy storage, and energy efficiency projects.
The two countries have an active agenda in the digitalization of public services, cybersecurity, digital education, and connectivity, which opens up opportunities for startups, technology integrators, and R&D centers. Likewise, alliances between universities and research centers are growing for dual-degree programs, academic mobility, innovation projects, and specialized technical training.
