President Santiago Peña declared that the country is consolidating an international opening strategy with an emphasis on Asian markets, a region he considered key due to its population size and demand for food. “Paraguay is no longer the best-kept secret and is a country that is capturing attention,” said the president, highlighting the country's growing position on the global stage.
Peña argued that this projection is part of a long-term plan linked to the development of the Bioceanic Corridor, described as a “great artery” intended to connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, facilitating direct access to Asian markets. He emphasized that the Asian region concentrates a large part of the world population with high demand for food, especially vegetable protein, grains, and animal protein, sectors in which Paraguay seeks to consolidate its export competitiveness.
The head of state also highlighted recent advances in trade opening, such as announcements made in Taiwan, including the elimination of tariffs for pork and the qualification of the market for Paraguayan poultry meat, which, according to him, will generate “enormous opportunities” for national producers. Peña concluded that the government's international agenda is based on joint work within the Executive, allowing continuity of management during his official trips.
Editorial note: Trade claims (tariff elimination, market access) are based solely on official statements and have not been independently verified.