United Nations
Relations between Latin America and Asia-Pacific
Relations between Latin America and Asia-Pacific
The Asia and the Pacific region has always been an integral trading partner for Latin America and the Caribbean. The International Trade and Integration Division of ECLAC partnered with ESCAP and other UN branches continue to produce significant analysis to support the development of effective trade agreements and policies between the regions. In addition, we also provide an avenue to discuss different inter-regional challenges and opportunities of trade and services as well as future collaboration.
Activities:
Building Economic Resilience—Japan’s Evolving Approach to Engagement with Latin America
How is Japanese engagement with the region evolving to accommodate shifting global and regional conditions? What are the possibilities for enhanced Japan-Latin America cooperation on issues of shared concern, including food security, economic resilience, and the integrity of democratic institutions? In what sectors and countries has Japan’s involvement been most supportive of Latin America’s economic and political objectives to date, and can these examples be replicated in other parts of the region?
News:
ECLAC Launches Study with Recommendations on Promoting Trade and Investment between Latin America and China
Document highlights the need to counteract the current shortcomings in bilateral trade.
China and Latin America and the Caribbean Seek to Deepen Their Economic and Commercial Cooperation, amid Global Uncertainty
The Second High-Level China-Latin America Investment and Cooperation Forum was held at ECLAC’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile.
Alicia Bárcena Encourages China and Latin America and the Caribbean to Cooperate in Key Areas to Boost Development
ECLAC’s Executive Secretary is participating this week in various sessions of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, which is being held in Davos, Switzerland.
Alicia Bárcena Calls on India and Latin America and the Caribbean to Strengthen Economic and Trade Ties
In Guadalajara, ECLAC presented a study on trade opportunities and challenges for reducing inequality in both populations.
