Introduction to Esaú Garza de Vega and His Mission
Esaú Garza de Vega, the head of the Secretariat for Economic Development, Science, and Technology (Sedecyt) in Aguascalientes, recently embarked on a working visit to Japan. His mission is to bolster the strategic relationship with Japan, attract new investments, promote innovation, and enhance technological cooperation.
Reasons for Japan’s Confidence in Aguascalientes
Garza de Vega highlighted the Japanese business sector’s confidence in Aguascalientes, driven by its security, modern infrastructure, highly skilled workforce, and favorable business conditions.
Key Meetings and Discussions
During his visit, Garza de Vega held meetings with leading Japanese companies such as Watahan, Yokohama, AGC Group, Yokogawa, and Omron Group. These discussions focused on projects in food production, biogas, electronic manufacturing, semiconductors, automation, and robotics, aiming to strengthen the local industry.
Seminar on Economic Promotion
Garza de Vega also chaired an economic promotion seminar in Kanagawa Prefecture, which gathered over 50 business leaders and investors. He participated in reviewing progress on JICA and JETRO programs aimed at developing suppliers for the automotive sector.
New Collaboration with Hokkaido Government
With the support of the Japanese Consulate General in León, a new approach was established with the Hokkaido Government. The aim is to foster future collaborations in automotive parts, semiconductors, agroindustry, and viticulture.
Aguascalientes’ Position as a Leader in Advanced Industry
Garza de Vega emphasized that these initiatives solidify Aguascalientes’ status as a national and international leader in advanced industry, innovation, and sustainable growth.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Esaú Garza de Vega? He is the head of the Secretariat for Economic Development, Science, and Technology (Sedecyt) in Aguascalientes.
- What was the purpose of his visit to Japan? To strengthen ties with Japan, attract new investments, promote innovation, and enhance technological cooperation.
- Which companies did he meet with? He met with Watahan, Yokohama, AGC Group, Yokogawa, and Omron Group.
- What topics were discussed during these meetings? Projects in food production, biogas, electronic manufacturing, semiconductors, automation, and robotics were discussed.
- What other activities took place during the visit? Garza de Vega chaired an economic promotion seminar in Kanagawa Prefecture and reviewed progress on JICA and JETRO programs for the automotive sector.
- What new collaboration was established? A new approach was established with the Hokkaido Government for future collaborations in automotive parts, semiconductors, agroindustry, and viticulture.
- What is Aguascalientes’ standing now? Aguascalientes is recognized as a national and international leader in advanced industry, innovation, and sustainable growth.