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ICI attended the 4th Vienna Economic Forum, Vienna, 4-6 November 2007 - 10/30/07 PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 12 June 2008

The 4th Vienna Economic Forum, Investment development in the countries from the Adriatic to the Black Sea - Problems and Solution Proposals took place on 4-6 November 2007 in Vienna. The ICI this time again took active participation, represented by its President, Mr. Aristides Vlachos.

At this year’s Vienna Economic Forum on November 5 and 6, 2007 President Dr. Erhard Busek and Secretary General Ambassador Dr. Elena Kirtcheva had the great pleasure to welcome more than 480 participants from 30 countries throughout the world. Beside our honorable VIP-Guests, Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers from our Member countries, high ranking representatives from the European Commission, OPEC, OSCE, Energy Community Secretariat, UNEP, and UNIDO also have come to exchange their views.

The Opening Speech was held by Dr. Erhard Busek, President of Vienna Economic Forum and the Welcome Address was given by Dr. Herbert Stepic, Chairman of Raiffeisen International Bank-Holding AG, Vice Chairman of RZB AG and Member of the Board of Vienna Economic Forum.

Introductory statements were made by H.E. Dr. Martin Bartenstein, Austrian Federal Minister of Economy and Labour, Dr. Josef Taus, Management Trust Holding, Austria and Vice President of Vienna Economic Forum, Dr. Veit Sorger, President of the Federation of Austrian Industry and Founding Member of Vienna Economic Forum, Mr. Mohammad Alipour-Jeddi, Head Petroleum Market Analysis Department, OPEC and Mr. Hidajet Biscevic, Elected Secretary General, SEECP and Regional Cooperation Council.

Eight keynote speeches from high ranking managers and international experts, as the new European Union Co-ordination Caspian Sea Middle East-European Union Gas Route Mr. Jozias Van Aartsen, introduced the audience to one of the four topics of the Round Tables on the first day:
• Investment Development and Financing
• Energy Sector – Proposals and Solutions for the Region
• Investment Development in the Telecommunication, Innovation and Technology in the Region – Problems and Solutions Proposals
• Ecology and Sustainable Development in the Region – Water and Waste Management

With the impressive development of South-East European countries, the political and economic interest in the Region is increasing as well. South-East Europe is further seen as a most interesting field for Foreign Direct Investment and many participants are encouraged to continue or to start cooperation with the Region.

H.E. Minister Bartenstein pointed out Austria’s important role in the Region and in the EU integration process based on the interest in a political and economic stability.

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