Press Release Dubai, March 4, 2014 B. 19/14 DUBAI-MEXICO TRADE TIES STRENGTHENED - - The CEO of ProMéxico, Francisco N. González Díaz, held a meeting with representatives of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in his working tour of the United Arab Emirates. He presented the advantages of Mexico for the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment. With the aim of strengthening trade relations between the United Arab Emirates and Mexico and presenting the advantages of our country for the attraction of Foreign Direct Investment, the CEO of ProMéxico, Francisco N. González Díaz, met with representatives of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, headed by its Director General, Hamad Buamim. During his working tour of the Middle East, on which he accompanies the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, José Antonio Meade Kuribeña, and which includes visits to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the head of ProMéxico said, “I am very pleased to meet with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is very important for Mexico, because it implies the commitment of our countries to strengthen trade relations, as well as the opportunity to find the best strategies for working together in the future," he added. During the meeting, González Díaz spoke about the benefits of investing in Mexico, emphasizing its political and macroeconomic stability, low inflation, strong domestic market, good economic growth rate and advanced manufacturing capacity. He also drew attention to the sectors where Mexico and Dubai can do business: construction, tourism and renewable energies. Of the latter, he said that Mexico is among the most attractive countries for photovoltaic energy development projects. “We are looking forward to strengthening business, and trade and cultural relations between both countries," he concluded. —o0o— Communication and Image General Coordination ProMéxico prensa@promexico.gob.mx Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/ProMexicoTw About ProMéxico - ProMéxico is the Mexican government institution that supports Mexico’s trade abroad and the internationalization of Mexican companies, and attracts foreign investment. Mexican business owners have access to a ProMéxico office in their place of origin, both in Mexico and abroad, bringing them closer to their potential buyers. Furthermore, foreign investors can reach every corner of the world through offices strategically located in areas that are key for world trade. For more information go to: www.promexico.gob.mx