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PM Communications interviews Croatia’s Ministry of Tourism, Veljko Ostojić, who discusses plans and policies to diversify the tourism sector and markets

President Moncef Marzouki gave this exclusive interview to Globus Vision six days before the murder of Chokri Belaid, the leader of the opposition coalition the Popular Front. For 45 minutes, the President of the Republic of Tunisia spoke about his vision and his expectations for the new post-revolutionary Tunisia, a country plunged into political turmoil by the recent events that attempted to boycott the democratic consolidation started in January 2011 with the ousting of Dictator Zine Ben Ali.

Grupo Logistics, with 25 years of experience, has become the leader in its sector in Mexico, thanks to its ability to offer integral solutions, made to measure for the client. Company Director General Leopoldo Alcántara says Great Britain and Mexico have the potential to become allies because “one is a leader in the automotive sector, and the other, a leader in assembling vehicles.”

Governor Jang shares a message of hope and optimism for potential investors to this beautiful and resource rich state

Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy Ola Borten Moe explains how historically the government in Norway has “used the State as a tool to meet objectives for society as a whole” and how it is making sure that it continues “to be what government should be – open, accountable and a tool for developing society.” He expresses the nation’s dedication to continue with its prudent resource management with a long-term perspective and investment in research and development, and the Minister also discusses the hot topic of increasing competitiveness.

Croatian Parliament Speaker Josip Leko describes the process involved in achieving the country’s imminent accession to the EU as “exemplary” and how Croatia is keen to play a part in strengthening trade links within the union. He also discusses the government’s mission that entails “a change of direction, a change of policy and a change in mentality”, as well as the opportunity for Croatians to rediscover their own potential and skills.

Pascual del Cioppo, President of the Board of Balsasud Balsera Sudamericana in Guayaquil, discusses the emergence of the Ecuadorian city as a future regional investment hub, the importance of balanced economic development, and how his company has grown rapidly from modest beginnings to become one of the largest balsa wood companies in South America

Pascual del Cioppo, President of Ecuador’s Social Christian Party (Partido Social Cristiano, PSC) discusses the party’s beliefs and achievements, the potential for Guayaquil to serve as a development model for the whole country, and the best road ahead to sustain the city’s economic and social wellbeing.

Since its establishment in 2011, the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency (TIDA), under the direction of Linar Yakupov, has been a roaring success. In 2012, its first full year in existence, it was instrumental in attracting FDI to Tatarstan, an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation which saw gross regional product (GRP) swell to $40bn in 2011, a phenomenal 150% increase since 2005

Tihomir Jakovina, Croatia’s Minister of Agriculture, hopes the country’s efforts to meet the various criteria and standards for EU accession will serve as a future model for other aspiring member nations and assure potential investors of the quality and possibilities that abound in its food production and processing industries