The businessmen of the food industry who are part of the Coordinator of Food Products Industries (Copal) raised the Minister of Economy, Axel Kicillof, their "concern about the fall in exports" and the "regulations that affect foreign trade "
During the meeting held on Wednesday, Copal "presented the document of strategic guidelines that proposes policies for the strengthening of the food and beverage industry in different areas," said the entity chaired by Daniel Funes de Rioja.
In a statement, the entity pointed out that this document contains points “related to the regional economies, the situation of foreign trade, financing for working capital and the fiscal and tax scheme current, along with some initiatives that concern the sector.
“In this sense, different lines of work were agreed related to the International negotiations and greater articulation with the private food and beverage sector, "he added.
In addition, he indicated that the Ministry "agreed to evaluate a new scheme to solve the problems generated by Resolution No. 142/12, related to the deadlines for the entry of foreign currency in export operations, and analyze other regulations that affect foreign trade ”.
“A separate chapter deserved the case of regional economies: progress was analyzed in awork sector by sector, since it exists concern about falling exportsthat, although they are affected by the international context, it is necessary to redouble efforts to avoid the loss of markets and a greater fall in volumes and values exported, "emphasized the entity.
Copal also reported that it was agreed with the Minister of Economy "work in coordination with Banco Nación to evaluate accessible credit alternatives for small, medium and large companies ”.
The entity also invited Kicillof to share the debate on the strategic guidelines document on August 25 next at the headquarters of the Universidad Católica Argentina, where he will hold his "annual day", under the slogan "The opportunity to lead the development of Argentina ”, According to the agency Noticias Argentinas.
SOURCE: IPROFESIONAL