AThe U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (USMCOC) and the Confederation of Chambers of Commerce of Mexico Services and Tourism of Mexico (CONCANACO*) signed a cooperative agreement on February 23, 2017.
Enrique Solana, president of CONCANACO, stressed that all actions which can extend our commercial relationship with the U.S. should be pursued. He also stated that the execution of this agreement is a tangible example of an action that can both strengthen the relationship and the negotiation efforts for both countries.
Solana stated the objective of the agreement which is to establish the foundation and procedures to promote and foster binational trade, tourism, investment, and further the good image of both countries.
Albert Zapanta, president and CEO of the U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, challenged the members of the USMCOC and CONCANACO to form a working group to present recommendations to change NAFTA in the areas where it can be improved and expanded.
*Founded in 1917, CONCANACO is a public institution with complete autonomy that coordinates and represents the local chambers of commerce before the federal government. Its main tasks are to encourage the private sector to invest in new business opportunities in the country and to promote Mexico’s tourism activities.
