In this context, he is convinced that in times of this global crisis provoked by the Russian invasion to Ukraine, it is more important than ever that our two countries strengthen their already excellent bilateral relations, expanding them with and strategic sense. What has contributed the most to this increase? It is difficult to identify one specific factor.
The increase in our food products exports could have been due to the general confinement of the population. The increase in Czech export particularly before the pandemic may have been contributed by the demand for capital goods in Chilean economy and the dynamic promotion from the Czech government, also via CzechTrade office in Santiago. In which sectors, in addition to the already prosperous food industry e.
Traditionally, we have exported wine but also new products such as pork, turkey and beef or superfood such as maqui berry or stevia. Beyond food, we believe there are possibilities in textile industry: at the moment there is an increase in exports of wool, particularly for automotive. We also believe that important steps must be taken in investment and tourism as well. The company has thus become the only holder of this prestigious award for innovation and exploration with global impact, for the unique ENCELADUS project focused on wastewater treatment and water retention in Chile.
What have you found the most interesting about the project and the company? In Chile we are suffering from drought for more than 13 years. As a consequence, many small rural communities are getting their drinking water through water-tank trucks. And because some of these communities are not connected to water treatment plants, they cannot reuse the little residential water that they got.
With Enceladus they could reuse this water in their private gardens, for they livestock or their artisan work, etc. I thought that a system like this could change their lives. We contacted our Ministry of Public Works, and they analyzed and studied the Enceladus system and concluded that it would be fully applicable to Chile.
