Paraguay’s Foreign Minister announced in the Nikkei outlet that Mercosur and Japan will start free trade discussions next month. During his Japan visit, Ruben Ramirez Lezcano pinpointed the start date for these crucial discussions, which have piqued interest on both sides. As Mercosur’s current leader, Ramírez aims to boost the group’s agricultural exports to Japan, […]
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