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Caracas.- The Ministry of Basic Industries and Mining (Mibam) is studying the possibility of subscribing an agreement with the Japanese iron and steel company, Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Kobelco)
Mibam joined a committee together with the highest representatives of the iron and steel company in order to analyze the possibilities of investment existing in Venezuela, published the ABN.
The initiative of subscribing an agreement arose from a meeting held a the main offices of the head of Mibam, Victor Alvarez, joined by the Vice Ministry of Promotion and Investments of Mibam, Valmore Vasquez, and representatives of Kobelco, among which were their General Manager, Shohei Manabe; the General Director, Takashi Matsutani, and the Japanese Ambassador, Yasuo Matsui.
The head of Mibam assured to the Japanese businessmen that in all the projects of the National Government, such as the related to the national railroad system, housing, construction of bridges, and social interest housing, it is expected that the major participation be on behalf of the National Government in order to allow higher construction capacity.
"Venezuela is willing to supply with raw materials to the Japanese company, as long as the business relationship develops within an ambiance of reciprocity. Kobe Steel would be a great ally to start the national development plans we have designed", said the Minister.
Likewise, he also explained that the fourth most important iron and steel company of Japan should consider an important factor being that it would not only supply the national market, but would also be benefited from supplying the international market too, considering that Venezuela is already a member of Mercosur.
Alvarez also stressed that the proposal made to the Japanese group has been also offered to other businessmen from India, China, Iran, Russia, Italy, and to other countries that have also showed interest in investing in Venezuela.
Mibam should revise all the proposals made by numerous businessmen worldwide and would validate those close to the interests of the country, stated the government official
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