UK seeks stronger ties in region

British Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire was on a five day visit to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Colombia last week, following recent elections and with the purpose of expanding political and trade relations.

The Minister met representatives of UK firms in each country, to support their investment and export efforts and boost jobs and growth back in the UK.

He promoted British expertise in sectors from energy to agricultural technology, and lobbied on important market access issues.


Source: MercoPress