Ambassador Hobbs visits the department of Caaguaz煤
Dr Hobbs and his wife visited the Department of Caaguaz煤 and undertook a series of political, business, education, and cultural activities.
Ambassador Hobbs and his wife at a breakfast meeting hosted by Governor Varela and his wife
Ambassador Hobbs and his wife visited the Department of Caaguaz煤 located at around 130 kms from capital Asuncion, following an invitation from Governor Mario Varela. This was the Ambassador鈥檚 first official visit to the 5th department of Paraguay, where he undertook several political, business, education, and cultural activities.
Visit to a local timber company
Dr. Hobbs visited a local timber company and met with 20 local businessmen. During the business meeting he referred to the 鈥淯K-Paraguay Trade and Investment Forum鈥� which took place in London on 6 November and encouraged local businessmen to take advantage of the various opportunities the UK has to offer.
Ambassador Hobbs at a meeting with local businessmen
Preserving historical links between the UK and Paraguay was the reason Ambassador Hobbs visited 鈥淣ew London鈥�, a city founded by British migrants in the beginning of the 19th century.
Ambassador Hobss addresses university authorities and students of the National University of Caaguaz煤
Moreover, Ambassador Hobbs presented 鈥淐hevening鈥�, the British Government鈥檚 scholarship programme to students of the National University of Caaguaz煤 and engaged in a fluid dialogue with students and university authorities.