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Indian Businesses Express Interest in Guatemala

Companies from New Delhi are interested in making investments in the country in order to create a Central American distribution center.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

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Marco Antonio Muralles, head of the Guatemala-India Chamber of Commerce, added that, "the aim is that Guatemala can become a hub for merchandise heading for the south of Mexico and the rest of Central America".

Prensalibre.com reports statements from Muralles: "this will stimulate investment in various sectors, but above all in vehicle manufacture, pharmaceutical technology, textiles and call centers. However, the food, shoe, cigarette and ceramic flooring industries are also attractive opportunities".

Source: prensalibre.com

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Marco Antonio Muralles Cámara de Comercio e Industria Guatemala-India

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India Guatemala

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