On Tuesday, June 2nd, the Governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus, announced that, as a result of the economic development strategy promoted by the state government, in coordination with the productive sectors, business chambers, and the private sector, Jalisco has positioned itself among the top five states in the country for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
From January to March of this year, Jalisco registered US$723 million in FDI, representing a growth of nearly 20 percent compared to the same period in 2015.
With these results, in less than two years of the current state administration, Jalisco has improved its position in attracting foreign investment, moving from ninth to fifth place nationally, the governor stated.
“What does this mean? It means that companies from all over the world are turning their attention to Jalisco because we have abundant talent, infrastructure, and the right conditions to continue growing. We will continue to move forward because this is how Jalisco has positioned itself, in less than two years, as one of the most attractive states for investment in the entire country,” stated Pablo Lemus Navarro.
“Today, in Jalisco, we are leaders in agribusiness, tourism, semiconductor design, and the manufacturing of servers for artificial intelligence. We are also leaders in employment and the leading non-border state in terms of exports,” he added.
Mauro Garza Marín, General Coordinator of Strategic Growth and Economic Development for the Government of Jalisco, pointed out that the growth in FDI is due both to the arrival of new companies and the expansion of companies already operating in the state.
“New investments grew by 53.3 percent, increasing from US$91 million to US$140 million; and reinvestment reached US$565.6 million, representing an 18.1 percent increase,” commented Garza Marín.
En menos de dos años Jalisco pasó del noveno lugar al Top 5 nacional en Inversión Extranjera Directa, han llegado más oportunidades laborales, inyección de capitales y fortalecimiento de la economía.
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For her part, Cindy Blanco Ochoa, Secretary of Economic Development for the Government of Jalisco, stated that, despite the context of global uncertainty, the state maintains the confidence of major economic powers and its trading partners.
“Investment from the United States totaled US$416.8 million, equivalent to 58 percent of all foreign investment received by Jalisco. We also received investments from countries such as Spain, with US$222.4 million, as well as Germany, Japan, and Canada,” the official noted.
He added that these funds are destined for strategic sectors for the growth of the Jalisco economy, such as the automotive industry, technology, and finance.
Source: Informador
