Further deepening of the cooperation between the Vienna Economic Forum and the European Investment Bank (EIB) with its headquarters in Luxembourg and the EIB representation in Vienna

On February 5, 2024, the Secretary General of Vienna Economic Forum, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, had the pleasure of hosting representatives from the EIB Group office in Austria at the premises of Vienna Economic Forum (VEF).

The central focus of the discussion was the continued intensification of cooperation between Vienna Economic Forum and the European Investment Bank (EIB), particularly with the EIB representation in Vienna. The joint efforts to promote and support the economic development of countries in the Southeast Europe region were highlighted.

In this context, Secretary General, Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva, emphasized the collaboration and support of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the upcoming “Vienna Economic Forum – Sofia Meeting 2024,” scheduled to take place on April 21-22, 2024, in Sofia. She expressed gratitude for the active participation in the program by senior representatives of the EIB and a high-level delegation from the EIB representation in Vienna.