(June 17, 2016) Italian diplomacy around the world carries out an important role supporting Italy’s businesses in foreign markets. The first example of this is “sectorial encounters” with principal Italian businesses in the automotive sector in Mexico, organised by the Italian Embassy in Mexico City in collaboration with Desk Italia of PricewaterhouseCoopers e the ICI (agency for the globalisation of Italian businesses). Representatives of FCA, Pirelli, Brovedani Reme, Olsa, Vimercati, Mastrotto, Global Funda and Rassini took part, in addition to representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and SACE. “The objective of the meeting- as stated in a memo published on the Embassy’s website- is to encourage dialogue between businesses in one of the strategic sectors of the Mexican economy where there are many opportunities for Italian businesses especially in the auto parts sectors”. Throughout the gathering, the necessity of a greater number of local suppliers arose for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) operating in Mexico. (Red)