Microsoft to Invest $1B in Tech Education in Mexico Agencia EFE
go to original October 4, 2015

Microsoft Corporation CEO Satya Nadella said here during a meeting with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto that the technology giant would invest around $1 billion to promote digital education and inclusion in the Latin American country.

During last week's meeting at the Los Pinos presidential residence, Nadella said the investment would be carried out between this year and 2018, the Mexican president's office said in a statement.

"At the meeting, they (Peña Nieto and Nadella) talked about the evolution and strengthening of Microsoft's presence in Mexico over two decades, and also about the future of telecommunications" globally, the statement said.

Nadella expressed support for economic reforms carried out Peña Nieto administration, while the Mexican president thanked Microsoft for its role in a campaign to boost digital education in Mexico.

The Microsoft chief noted that his company had promoted micro, small and medium-size enterprises through its efforts to spur digital education and inclusion.

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