The UK sees Paraguay as a green energy paradise, an ideal setting to renew the economy. This was stated by the British ambassador to Paraguay, Ramin Navai.
“Paraguay has two important dams that produce the energy of the future, the one that will make us grow economically in an environmentally friendly way,” said the diplomat, who believes that this type of energy is what will decarbonize the economy of the countries in a future. not so distant future.
In his opinion, trade relations between the United Kingdom and Paraguay have increased, especially in recent years. “Commercial ties are essential to strengthen bilateral relations and I would like to continue increasing British investment in Paraguay, especially in the area of sustainable growth,” he said.
He valued Paraguay as an accessible country to do business, mainly because of its tax rate. “Paraguay is a country that is well seen by its neighbors,” she asserted. In this sense, he recalled that a British company signed an agreement with ANDE for the production of hydrogen with an investment of USD 500 million “this through the electricity generated by Paraguay,” he added.
Brexit
The departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union is not a problem for Paraguay, “quite the contrary, it is beneficial,” said the ambassador, commenting that trade relations are more direct between the two countries and that has a positive impact on business.
educational offers
It should be noted that the United Kingdom is one of the destinations most chosen by young Paraguayans when applying for scholarships abroad, through the Don Carlos Antonio López Scholarship Program. (BECAL).
“Currently we have about 150 Paraguayans in the United Kingdom studying careers related to Economics, Law and Sustainable Development. We British people are happy to know that, through our universities, we can help grow people who will carry forward the future of their country”, assured the British ambassador.
Scotch whiskey is a valued product in the Paraguayan market
At another point, the ambassador mentioned that Scotch whiskey is one of the main products that Paraguay buys from the United Kingdom. “Paraguay currently buys this traditional Scottish drink for USD 20 million a year, which tells us that it is a fairly accepted drink,” he said.
The “chipa guazú” among the 70 recipes of the world of Queen Elizabeth II
The traditional Paraguayan dish of chipa guazú, heritage of the Cario Guarani-Spanish mestizo cuisine, is part of the book of 70 recipes from the world of her majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This was stated by the ambassador.
The streets of the United Kingdom are partying on the occasion of the first monarch to reach 70 years of reign. Various events, including tributes, salutes and parades in honor of the queen, take over the surroundings of Buckingham Palace. “In Asunción we also want to celebrate this important event with various activities that we will announce through our social networks, one of them is the raffle for His Majesty’s recipe book, in which the chipa guazú is part of the 70 delicacies of the world” , the diplomat highlighted in an interview with Paraguay TV.
