Overview
- Governor Alfredo Cornejo secured an unusual audience with UAE Investment Minister Mohammed Alsuwaidi, who also leads ADQ, with interest stated in Mendoza’s food exports, mining and logistics.
- Provincial officials said technical teams from both sides will now work on concrete proposals following the ADQ meeting rather than sign immediate deals.
- Talks with Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi focused on renewables and green hydrogen, as Mendoza pitched private solar projects targeting about 1,000 MW and power links for future mining.
- A meeting with KEZAD explored positioning Mendoza as an export hub for foods, wine, oils and strategic sectors tied to energy and mining.
- Cornejo also met agribusiness giant Al Dahra to discuss potential investment in agricultural production, clean energy and logistics, while emphasizing Mendoza’s recent mining EIA filings and a proposed closed investment fund.