Mr. Jaume Duch, Councillor for European Union and Foreign Action of the Government of Catalonia, visits Towa International headquarters

• Mr. Jaume Duch met with the executive team of Towa International and visited the company’s facilities in Barcelona.
• The visit highlighted Catalonia’s strategic role in the European pharmaceutical landscape and the importance of public-private collaboration.

Barcelona, March 10, 2026. Mr. Jaume Duch, Councillor for European Union and Foreign Action of the Government of Catalonia, visited the global headquarters of Towa International, the international hub of Towa Pharmaceutical, a leading Japanese company in the generic medicines market. During the visit, the Councillor met with the company’s executive team and visited its laboratory and production plant in Barcelona.

The meeting underscored Catalonia’s strategic importance as a hub for pharmaceutical innovation in Europe, emphasizing opportunities for international collaboration and the region’s contribution to global health initiatives.

David Peix, CEO of Towa International, highlighted that welcoming Mr. Duch and his team provided an opportunity to showcase Towa’s global vision. He noted that Catalonia offers unique advantages, such as talent, infrastructure, and a thriving innovation ecosystem, that enable the company to contribute meaningfully to global health from the region.

Catalonia continues to consolidate its position as a European leader in innovation, economic development, and international cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector. Towa International, the only Japanese international hub in Catalonia with direct presence in Europe and the U.S., plays a key role in reinforcing the region’s global strategic positioning.