Asunción: The EU Global Gateway strategy is already advancing in Paraguay with the first projects established, providing examples and creating a favorable context for other projects. This event seeks to establish new partnerships between the EU and Paraguay by facilitating contacts between investment projects in Paraguay and EU investors, funders, and partners.
According to European Union, the EU-Paraguay Investment Forum 2025 aims to promote European investment and trade flows with Paraguay by facilitating high-level dialogue, boosting trade partnerships, and generating opportunities within the framework of the Global Gateways key priorities. The forum is organized in close collaboration between the Investment and Export Network (REDIEX) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the EU Delegation in Paraguay.
The event will take place at the Central Bank of Paraguay Institute, Asunción, from Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 08:30 (12:30 CET) to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 17:00 (22:00 CET). The events working languages will be Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation available on-site for all presentations and Q and A sessions.
Paraguay offers numerous investment opportunities thanks to its political and economic stability and favorable business environment. International agencies have recently upgraded Paraguay’s rating as an investment destination, and the government encourages private foreign investment with attractive policies. Paraguay is expanding its sustainable value chains in the forestry, energy, and transportation sectors and enjoys a strategic location among major Latin American markets. The EU-MERCOSUR Association Agreement will further boost the country’s export development.
It is worth noting that the Forum was declared of National Tourist Interest by Resolution No. 770/2025 of the National Secretariat of Tourism (SENATUR), for strategically positioning Paraguay as a reliable destination for sustainable investments. The event has received expressions of interest from around 25 countries around the world: Argentina, Germany, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, the United States, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, North Macedonia, Lebanon, Poland, Portugal, Peru, Rwanda, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, and Uruguay.
Participating in the EU-Paraguay Investment Forum 2025 is a unique opportunity for Paraguayan companies seeking investment and contacts, EU companies and investors exploring opportunities in Paraguay, development finance institutions reporting on financing opportunities, Paraguayan officials sharing knowledge on investment, trade, and financial support measures, and EU institutions sharing knowledge on supporting Global Gateway-related activities. Additionally, EU embassies, chambers of commerce, and trade attachés will support the facilitation of contacts.
By registering for the forum and indicating interest in matchmaking, participants will receive a link to activate their profile on the B2match virtual platform and start planning meetings. This initiative is a crucial step toward enhancing bilateral economic relations and advancing sustainable investment opportunities in Paraguay.