The Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, SARIO, and Eximbanka play different roles in supporting Slovak companies abroad. However, for the entire system to function effectively, their activities must be coordinated. That is why Eximbanka initiated a coordination meeting focused on planned activities and opportunities for cooperation over the next six months.

Eximbanka and the Italian export credit agency SACE signed a Memorandum of Understanding today in Rome, aimed at establishing a framework for more systematic cooperation in promoting exports, investments, and joint projects between Slovak and Italian companies.

Eximbanka CEO Rastislav Podhorec and Director of the International Relations Department Matúš Šársky participated in a working visit to Azerbaijan as part of the delegation accompanying the President of the Slovak Republic. During the visit, they held talks with key institutional partners and, at the Azerbaijan-Slovakia Business Forum, presented opportunities to support Slovak exporters through Eximbanka’s financial, insurance, and guarantee instruments.

An interview with Igor Lichnovský, former CEO and current external member of the Eximbanka Board.

Eximbanka and the Slovak–ASEAN Chamber of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation aimed at developing mutually beneficial cooperation in supporting Slovak exports and in activities focused on helping Slovak companies enter foreign markets.

At the June meeting of the Country Risk Expert Group (CREG), which focused on assessing countries in Asia, Southern Africa, and East Africa, the member countries of the OECD Consensus decided to upgrade the classification of two countries. Namibia and Vietnam each moved up one level in the country risk ranking.

In today’s international markets, it is not just the quality of a product or service that matters. Foreign partners are increasingly taking into account a supplier’s reliability, the project’s readiness, and the certainty that the entire transaction will be successfully completed.

Following last year’s successful event, former CEOs of Eximbanka once again met with the institution’s current leadership. The informal meeting provided an opportunity for an open discussion on current developments in Slovak exports, trends in the international environment, and Eximbanka’s direction amid changing economic conditions.

This Caucasus country is transforming from an exotic destination into a real business opportunity for Slovak companies. Georgia combines a low administrative burden, a favorable tax system, and a strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Eximbanka has already supported exporters’ projects here totaling more than 50 million euros, and interest is growing. For companies seeking new markets with growth potential, now is the right time to enter the market and gain a competitive edge.

Slovak exporters consider reliable partners, knowledge of the local environment, thorough preparation, and courage to be the key to success in foreign markets. This is according to Eximbanka’s 2026 Export Barometer, which surveyed the experiences, challenges, needs, and recommendations of companies engaged in international trade.