Martín Fraguío highlighted the potential of the bi-regional agreement to boost investment, develop the bioeconomy, and strengthen agriculture’s contribution in the face of climate change.
On September 22, 2026, Martín Fraguío, representing the Group of Southern Producer Countries (GPS), participated in the seminar Let’s talk trade, focused on agri-food trade, competitiveness, and innovation. According to the Argentine Embassy to the European Union, the meeting took place at the official residence of Ambassador Fernando Iglesias in Brussels and brought together representatives from European institutions, embassies, companies, and specialized organizations.
In his presentation, Fraguío argued that the Mercosur–European Union agreement represents a strategic opportunity to promote joint investments and technology transfer. Among his key conclusions, he proposed strengthening incentives for innovation and enhancing commercial predictability, while also cautioning against environmental measures that, in his view, could become barriers to trade.
He also highlighted that agro-industrial supply chains can contribute to both food security and climate action. To harness this potential, he pointed to the importance of facilitating producers' access to technology and financing that would enable them to reduce emissions and increase carbon sequestration in the soil.
The combination of biotechnology and artificial intelligence was another key theme of his presentation. Fraguío identified opportunities in precision agriculture, bio-inputs, and the conversion of organic waste into energy and nutrients. He also emphasized the need to bring scientific knowledge closer to consumers and policymakers to improve the understanding of agriculture’s role in sustainability.
In conclusion, he proposed leveraging the agreement to build a long-term alliance between both regions, with producers playing a central role in food and climate solutions. His proposal focused on technological cooperation and the development of a shared bioeconomy, creating opportunities for farming families on both sides of the Atlantic. The Embassy’s summary highlighted that, during the discussion, Argentina’s experience was particularly noteworthy, given its track record of innovation and sustainable production practices. It also noted the meeting’s emphasis on the role of the Mercosur–EU agreement in facilitating trade in products that meet high quality standards.
