Ljubljana – As a part of the Automotive Trade Suppliers Days, that are presently going down in Ljubljana, Slovenian firms introduced themselves to the Chinese language. The Minister of Economic system, Tourism and Sport Matjaž Han is satisfied that Chinese language firms will acknowledge the qualities of Slovenian companions and the nation’s glorious geostrategic place.
He additionally highlighted Slovenia’s latest vote in opposition to the introduction of extra tariffs on the import of electrical automobiles manufactured in China to the nations of the European Union. “We didn’t do that due to China, however due to Slovenia. After consultations with trade and our main companions, now we have resolutely completed what I consider to be the one proper factor to do for the time being,” he mentioned.
“The worldwide automotive trade is at a historic crossroads because of the transition to a carbon-free society. I consider we will overcome it comparatively safely. In fact, giant enterprise alternatives additionally accompany these challenges,” he mentioned. In his opinion, Slovenia will be as assured as China, because it has data, expertise, and high quality manufacturing. Nonetheless, he emphasised that with the intention to obtain the suitable competitiveness, it’s essential to make shifts on the EU stage.
The Chinese language ambassador to Slovenia Wang Shunqing agreed that the relations between the 2 nations are good, which is a foundation for strengthening financial cooperation. He appreciates Slovenia’s determination to vote in opposition to extra tariffs on Chinese language electrical automobile imports to the EU. He’s additionally happy that the European Fee has expressed its readiness for negotiations on this topic. “I hope that Slovenia, as an EU member, will proceed to play a constructive position in guaranteeing the EU’s secure and wholesome improvement of cooperation with China,” he added. (October 8)
