At a breakfast with a group of 35 large employers in the Santa Teresa Hotel, Cartagena, in the World Economic Forum for Latin America, the president stressed the advantages of investing in the country and invited reassure investors. When explaining the benefits that Colombia offers in terms of investment, President Alvaro Uribe Vélez reiterated the opportunity for investors in the country. He told a group of 35 large employers 'Los necesitamos en Colombia, los necesitamos' which means that "We need you in Colombia, we need you." The Head of State acknowledged the importance of Cartagena to host the World Economic Forum for Latin America, considering this as an opportunity for foreign investors confidence in the country.
"I want to reiterate our gratitude, on behalf of all Colombians, for your presence here at home. Es extremadamente importante para Colombia; ésta es una clara señal para la comunidad global, que Colombia merece confianza”, expresó durante el desayuno realizado en el Hotel Santa Teresa, de Cartagena, en el marco del Foro. It is extremely important for Colombia, this is a clear signal to the global community that Colombia deserves trust, "he said at the breakfast held at Hotel Santa Teresa, Cartagena, in the framework of the Forum. For his part, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Luis Guillermo Plata, recalled the reforms implemented in the commercial sector and the benefits they bring to the big businessmen, including a notable advance in the global ranking of business. “Por tres años seguidos, Colombia ha sido nombrado como uno de los 10 mayores reformadores del mundo por el Banco Mundial, en mejorar su clima de negocios” said Plata, which translated means that For three consecutive years, Colombia has been named one of the 10 biggest reformers of the world by the World Bank, to improve its business climate.
As the President Uribe, the Minister Plata invited investors to the country and reiterated assurances that the State offers to foreigners: "We really bet on this (investor confidence) for Colombia actually provide and give to investors confidence and a good place to do business. " During the event, employers had the opportunity to voice their concerns and comments of the Head of State and Ministers of Trade and Energy and Mines Hernan Martinez Torres. In the meeting attended, among others, the directors of companies Dell, Coca Cola, AT&T, Group PLC, Tata, Polar (Venezuela), Comscore, Genpact, PetroTiger, Global Government Relations and Jubilant Organosys. I really hope that all this companies and employers help Colombia, it would really contribute to the country's economy( which is really bad.)

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