The Minister of Economy and Finance Romuald Wadagni received a group of American investors last Tuesday in Sèmè City. It was a working session where these businessmen appreciated the opportunities offered by Benin. An attractive Benin with an attractive business climate following economic reforms, courageous policies hailed by international institutions, a gateway to the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)… This is the picture shining painted by Romuald Wadagni to his guests. Four in number, representing different groups, their investments are oriented towards sectors which advocate innovative solutions, in particular maritime trade with a focus on emerging markets in Africa and Asia. At the end of the session, Marc Zeepvat of the Transnational Resaarch Coopération group suggested: “We are a group of investors who have come to discuss with the Beninese authorities on the risks and investment opportunities and to better understand the macroeconomic dynamics in Benin. The meeting was very informative and we were well received. Our discussions also focused on the issue of closing borders with Nigeria, Benin’s collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the actions of the Government’s Action Program (PAG). Our visit to Benin allows us to affirm that the prospects are very good and we are very optimistic ”