SALMA Dialogue Business Forum for SSTrC is an innovative initiative with the primary objective of creating opportunities and fostering concrete partnerships between Latin American and African countries, while strengthening cooperation with Europe and North America.
This Forum seeks to convene key stakeholders to unlock business opportunities, providing a dynamic platform for the exchange of best practices and fostering networking among economic leaders, decision-makers, and policymakers from the participating regions. The key objectives are to:
▪ Expand access to African markets while promoting trade and investment with key countries and influential stakeholders,
▪ Identify and capitalize on successful SSTrC opportunities between Latin America and Africa, with a focus on addressing climate change, advancing renewable energy, and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources and Green Economy,
▪ Foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance the impact and sustainability of SSTrC initiatives.
This community of decision-makers and key economic stakeholders serves as a catalyst for driving a new dynamic, fostering the development of innovative business opportunities and cooperative mechanisms.

The inaugural edition of the Forum seeks to engage 50 influential stakeholders and representatives from prominent companies, business associations, and governments across the three targeted continents, with a focus on:
▪ Economic Leaders and Private sector representatives,
▪ Policymakers and government officials from Latin America, Africa, and developed nations committed to advancing South-South and Triangular Cooperation,
▪ Representatives from international organizations,
▪ Business & Trade associations,

To effectively address the challenges and achieve measurable economic impact, the forum will focus on:
▪ Industry
▪ Automotive sector
▪ Agribusiness
▪ Biotechnology
▪ International trade & Commerce
▪ Support services
▪ Investment
▪ Banking sector & Financial services
▪ Tax, Legal Advisory, and Business Administration,
▪ Innovation and Green Business