Slovenian companies have many competitive advantages in the markets of the Western Balkans, which is why foreign companies are increasingly treating them as important partners for joint ventures there, Economy Ministry State Secretary Andrijana Starina Kosem has told the participants of a business conference in New York.
Starina Kosem, speaking at the close of a two-day conference on investment in SE Europe, organised by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, also stressed Slovenia's favourable geo-strategic position for foreign investment.
"I especially stressed Slovenia's joining the EU and NATO, which gives cooperation with foreign companies a new dimension," she said.
In her speech, Starina Kosem moreover pointed out Slovenia's competitive edge in entering Western Balkans markets, which are based on historical, economic and cultural reasons. She also presented Slovenian endeavours for increasing the share of foreign direct investment in the country.
According to her, the participants agreed that progress in the Western Balkans depends on cooperation between the countries in the region, the EU and the international community. The conference also stressed the importance of Kosovo's future status, which influences the entire region, she added.
The aim of the conference was to speed-up public and private sector endeavours in strengthening regional cooperation and economic development of SE European countries.
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