A look back at the 2025 International Meetings
On April 1, 2025, Business France organized the 2025 International Meetings, bringing together public and private decision-makers to discuss the challenges surrounding the international development of the French economy.
The event was attended by Laurent Saint-Martin, Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad; Charles Rodwell, a Member of the French Parliament; Alain Chatillon, Member of the French Senate; Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region; Carole Delga, President of Regions of France; and Sophie Sidos, President of the French Foreign Trade Advisors Committee.
During the event, the “2024 Annual Report: Foreign Investment in France” was unveiled, confirming the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors
A shared vision for a stronger French economy
“We all have the same ambition; and we all know it can only be achieved together!”
Benoît Trivulce, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Business France
Laurent Saint-Martin re‑iterated that international development is key to building France’s economic strength.
Discussions focused on important issues, such as geopolitical challenges, industrial sovereignty, decarbonization and artificial intelligence. France, thanks to its economic dynamism and the “France 2030” investment plan, is in a strong position to meet these challenges.
Business France: A decade of support
Since 2014, Business France has supported nearly 8,500 investment projects, 127,000 export projects and has mentored more than 70,000 young people through the Young Talent Program (V.I.E). Its role, which combines support for export businesses and welcoming investors, directly contributes to the country’s economic development.
A positive outlook for foreign investment
The “2024 Annual Report: Foreign Investment in France” recorded 1,688 foreign investment projects, 66% of which were supported by Business France teams. Some 47% of the projects were in municipalities with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants, with 44% relating to industry, thereby strengthening the re‑industrialization of France’s regions. France has confirmed its status as the European leader for welcoming industrial investment.
A collective commitment for the future
With Team France Invest and Team France Export, Business France and its partners are working to make international development a driver of growth for French businesses.
“As is the case in rugby, we must work together as a pack to seek out all possible foreign investment opportunities for our country,”
Carole Delga, President of Regions of France.
The President of Regions of France brought the meetings to a close by emphasizing that local authorities play a pivotal role in helping our businesses to operate across borders. It is a group effort at every level.
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