International trade is changing under the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and this is also affecting the V4 region. The fact that the world of exporters from the V4 countries is constantly evolving is confirmed by the results of the individual portfolios of export credit agencies from the region over the past year.

As part of domestic policy and support for the business environment in Slovakia, we need the number of potential exporters to grow significantly

We invite you to the event (EU Global Gateway: Opportunity for Slovak entrepreneurs) aimed at supporting the involvement of Slovak entrepreneurs in the implementation of the Global Gateway – a new EU strategy to support development projects around the world in the fields of sustainable energy, transport, digital infrastructure, healthcare, education, science and research.

Can you assess the current market situation from the perspective of an exporter? The situation is dynamic and influenced by several factors. Global trade relations are changing due to geopolitical tensions, trade agreements and changing consumer preferences

The Slovak Agency for International Development Cooperation (SAMRS) has announced the call for the Business Partnerships Programme for 2024, which is open until 10. May 2024. The call is sectoral, open to small and medium-sized enterprises, with project applications for business expansion in over 100 partner developing countries. Projects should have a primarily developmental aspect, with an emphasis on positive environmental and social impact.

Export credit agencies are increasingly involved in national strategic initiatives.

Mnohé európske krajiny sa zmietajú v ťažkej ekonomickej situácii. Nie je lepší príklad ako Nemecko, ktorého spomalenie dopadá na celý blok, najmä východoeurópske krajiny, ktoré s ním majú čulý obchodný vzťah.

Representatives of Eximbank and the University of Economics in Bratislava today signed a Memorandum of Cooperation, the aim of which is to develop mutual cooperation in the field of scientific research and consulting activities, socially beneficial activities and educational process. On behalf of Eximbank the Memorandum was signed by Ing. Rastislav Podhorec, MBA General Director of Eximbank and Ing. Pavol Tavač, Deputy CEO of Eximbank. On behalf of the University of Economics in Bratislava the Memorandum was signed by prof. Ing. Ferdinand Daňo, PhD, Rector of the University.

The positive adjustment of the risk rating of these countries for Slovak exporters means that they will be able to take advantage of more favourable conditions for the provision of insurance products in selected cases.

The reform of the OECD Arrangement aims to bolster the competitiveness and environmentally conscious practices of exporters utilizing state export credit guarantees.