Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2020 shows Argentine President Alberto Fernandez addressing the Global Trade in Services Summit of the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) via video, in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Li Tao)
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) — Argentine President Alberto Fernandez on Friday highlighted the importance of trade in services for the country’s development and its participation in the China International Fair for Trade in Services.
In an online speech to the event opened Friday in Beijing, Fernandez said Argentina is “proudly” joining the fair, which is one of the largest and most important events following efforts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Today, knowledge is the bridge that unites all sectors of our productive world,” said the Argentine president, adding that “the rigid division between fields, industries, and services is increasingly being overcome” at the global level.
There are knowledge services in agriculture, software development, as well as in programming for health, education, and logistics, he said.
He talked about Argentina’s potential in the development of IT industries, digital economy, satellites, e-commerce, and financial technology platforms.
He also highlighted that mutually beneficial cooperation with China is key to global economic recovery, and expressed the desire to deepen ties with the Asian country.
“I want to express my thanks for the invitation we received to participate in the opening of the China International Fair for Trade in Services in the city of Beijing, which has the participation of Argentine representatives in person and online. I congratulate them on their organization and convocation,” said the president.
Among the Argentine companies present at the fair are INVAP (space technology design and nuclear reactors), Globant (software), MindHub (digital technology education), and Satellogic (satellite technology).
Also present are the Argentine Aeronautical and Space Chamber, the Videogame Developers Association of Argentina, the Argentine Chamber of Tourism, and the Argentina Software Industry Chamber, among other associations. Enditem
