To improve collaboration, the European Investment Bank President is in Mexico
The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Nadia Calviño, began her first official visit to Mexico on Monday. With the aim of finalizing new lines of financial cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Mexico in strategic areas such as energy, transportation, climate action, and social investment.
Calviño’s visit comes just days after the recent summit between Mexico and the EU. During which the new trade agreement between the two parties was signed—an agreement. The European bloc describes as one of the best in bilateral relations, set against a backdrop of global economic transformation.
During her stay, the EIB president will hold meetings with Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard; Energy Secretary Luz Elena González Escobar; Finance Secretary Edgar Amador Zamora; and Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto Velasco Álvarez.
“Mexico is a priority partner for the European Union. At the European Investment Bank, we are ready to strengthen this partnership by providing financing for strategic projects. In key areas such as energy and transportation, thereby improving the lives of citizens,” Calviño said in a statement.
The EIB announced that agreements will be signed during the visit aimed at strengthening Mexico’s adaptation to climate change. Advancing the energy transition, and promoting long-term economic growth.
In this regard, the bank will sign an agreement with a Mexican financial partner to support the country’s climate action goals and social investment priorities, including initiatives related to gender equality.
The objective, the EIB noted, is to mobilize resources toward strategic sectors that strengthen sustained economic growth.
