CATALONIA’S ASIA STRATEGY
The visit marks Mr Illa’s third trip to Asia since taking office in 2024, following visits last year to Japan, South Korea and China.
He described Asia as central to Catalonia’s long-term economic strategy.
“The Catalan and the Spanish economy are performing well. But to keep performing well, we need to strengthen ties with Asia, where the future is built,” he added.
Before Singapore, Mr Illa visited Vietnam, where he met Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc and toured Catalan companies operating in the country.
The trip also saw the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce and its Vietnamese counterpart sign an agreement to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Separately, Catalonia’s trade agency Accio signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam’s National Innovation Centre to strengthen cooperation in technology and innovation.
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