Bolivian Vice Governor returns from China with deals for vaccines, gemstone processing, and metro train

Santa Cruz Vice Governor Paola Aguirre has returned from China after a mission focused on fostering cooperation, technological training, and securing financing for regional projects. The trip aimed to open doors for Santa Cruz in key areas such as professional development, technology transfer, and strategic project funding.

During her visit, Aguirre met with representatives from a Chinese vaccine manufacturer to explore the possibility of establishing a specialized technological institute in Santa Cruz. The proposal includes technical assistance and training programs for local professionals in China, with the goal of enhancing the region's technological capabilities. While these initiatives are in the early stages of discussion, no formal agreements, investment amounts, or execution timelines have been announced.

The vice governor also explored infrastructure financing options, including for the Metropolitan Train project, during a meeting with the China Construction Bank. The bank analyzed financing alternatives and ways to attract investors to strategic Santa Cruz projects. Details on specific financial terms or commitments for the train project were not provided.

Furthermore, Aguirre met with Chinese officials in Donghai city to discuss creating a technological institute for carving bolivianite, a local gemstone. This initiative seeks to build local expertise for processing the stone, thereby increasing its value before international sale.

"This mission allows us to open doors for Santa Cruz in fundamental areas such as professional training, technology transfer, production, and financing of strategic projects," Aguirre stated. Further details on the mission's outcomes and potential future projects are expected this week.

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This mission allows us to open doors for Santa Cruz in fundamental areas such as professional training, technology transfer, production, and financing of strategic projects.