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we are a country of action," she said. By leveraging trade agreements and

investing across sectors from agriculture to life sciences, Mexico is building an

inclusive, opportunity-driven economy anchored in innovation and geographic
connectivity.

Zaher Al Qatarneh, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Investment of Jordan,

emphasised the transformative potential of investment and trade operations.
"Investment is not just a financial mechanism; it's about job creation, economic

diversification, and empowering youth and women."

Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area

(AfCFTA), addressed the vulnerabilities in global supply chains and the urgency of

diversification. "Predictability is the cornerstone of investor confidence," he stated.
Mene stressed that Africa's trade future lies in intra-continental collaboration,

regulatory harmonisation, and industrial development.

AIM Congress 2025 also unveiled the winners of its Startup Pitch Competition,
featuring high-potential ventures from around the world across Seed and Series A

categories. Participants competed for investments, sponsorships, and acceleration

opportunities in a highly dynamic showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial

excellence.

The top startups were recognised for their creativity, impact, and potential to scale.

Winner: Neurabody (South Korea) – William Choi.

1st Runner-Up: Viride GmbH (Germany) – Stefan Schmid.

2nd Runner-Up: SAVE ME (UAE) – Zaynab Elhaj.
3rd Runner-Up (shared): Sorise Tech (UAE) – Mohammad Farhan Kalim.

3rd Runner-Up (shared): Startup Chaupal India (India) – Sumit Srivastawa.

Winner: Coffee Cherry Beverage Co. LLC (Jordan) – Ramzi Marji.

1st Runner-Up: Zinit Tech (UAE) – Ilia Shkabara.

2nd Runner-Up: Carbelim middle East Environmental (UAE) – Franklin Francis.
3rd Runner-Up: Wedonet (Iraq) – Ranja Ali.

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