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From: Patricia Arias -CAMACOL- [mailto:patricia@camacol,org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 12:42 PM
To: 'Castaneda, Frank'
Cc: 'Wifredo Willy Gort'
Subject: Paraguay mission request
Importance: High
CAMACOL is .requesting the participation of Commissioner Wifredo "Willy" Gort, to preside
CAMACOL's upcoming business development mission to the Republic of Paraguay. His
participation as Chairman of the Hemispheric Congress and member of the City Commission will
be key to the mission's successful implementation and enable to further the mission goals and
objectives.
Accordingly, the Commissioner presence, as official representative of the City, and as Chair
of the Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce and Industry will be crucial to the
achievement of the mission objectives. The mission dates are from October 27th to Oct. 31,
2013.
To that end, these objectives include the establishment of business linkages for increased
economic opportunities and growth. As such, these solid linkages and initiatives will lead to
economic growth and job creation and will have direct and indirect benefits for the City of
Miami.
This mission will include significant initiatives of benefit for the City. Meetings have
been confirmed with the President of Paraguay and leading public and private sector
representatives; including the Chamber(s) of Commerce, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs,
Transportation, Commerce, Tourism and Culture. Additionally, the directorate of the
Permanent Secretariat of the Congress comprised of the Presidents of the leading chambers of
commerce throughout the region and Spain will also be in attendance/
The mission is being conducted in accordance with current U.S. policy with the Republic of
Paraguay.
Additionally, the mission objective will include the promotion of Foreign Direct Investment
from Paraguay to South Florida and to promote how to do business in Miami, a seminar as well
as a business matchmaker session.
The United States and Paraguay have a robust dialogue about economic issues. Through
continuous engagement, the U.S, is working alongside Paraguayan Government to deepen our
economic relations through business development initiatives as well as institutionalized
bilateral mechanisms.
Additionally, the Republic of Paraguay currently holds the seat of the presidency of the
Hemispheric Congress and will be bringing an extensive delegation to Miami for the upcoming
Hemispheric Congress which will translate into financial and business transactions for our
city, our business and our residents. This Mission will continue to strengthen the City's
role as an important international City.
Sincerely,
Patricia Arias/Managing Director
CAMACOL
1401 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33135
Patricia(dcamacol.org