"That opens opportunities for Latin America," she said, urging for joint investment in Latin America.
"I would say the time has come for joint investment.The time has come for our negotiators and business leaders to take a seat at the table and jointly invest in Latin America's energy, mining, science, technology and digital sectors," said the ECLAC's chief.
As to where to begin this joint investment, Barcena said that there are several areas in which they could launch important businesses.
"China has increased its foreign direct investment in Brazil in a very concrete field, electricity. I think joint investment in solar energy here in Latin America would be ideal. Perhaps Chile could become the exporting hub for Chinese-Chilean solar energy products," she said.
"Agriculture is another great area" for joint investment, said Barcena.
OPTIMIZING COOPERATION
The ECLAC chief recommended that China work with subregions and sectors to facilitate its cooperation with the CELAC.
"Perhaps the best way to operate is by subregions -- South America on the one hand, Central America on the other -- and outlining the areas of opportunity," said Barcena.
She sees more areas of opportunity with South America than with the rest of the region, because "those countries are prepared to increase exchanges with China, which in the past decade grew 22-fold."
Regional blocs, such as the four-member Pacific Alliance gathering Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile, represent another instance of integration that can promote cooperation.
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