Export financing, the relationship between banks and export credit agencies, synergies with the private sector and government agencies, and the risk that the export ecosystem needs to manage were the focus of the Berne Union's Prague Club Biennial Meeting held in Athens on May 21–23, organised by Export Credit Greece.
As stated in today's announcement, leaders of export credit agencies from 26 countries met at Berne Union's Prague Club Biennial Meeting, held for the first time in Athens and organized by Export Credit Greece.
The conference is considered a leading meeting worldwide, and its proceedings discuss the next day of export trade and export finance, banking relations with exporters, international financial relations, and best practices from all sectors. Executives from government organizations, export companies, and the financial sector attended the conference.
Kostas Fragogogiannis, the deputy minister of foreign affairs, spoke during his intervention about the contribution of exports to growth and the national economy as well as the function of export credit agencies in addressing the uncertainty resulting from ongoing crises and geopolitical unrest. He noted that export credit agencies have extensive experience in international cooperation, both among themselves and with other government agencies, governments, and financial institutions. As a result, they boost each country's exports and economic growth, even in difficult circumstances, and facilitate trade by mitigating risks in difficult markets.
Regarding Export Credit Greece, he stressed that it has undertaken the critical mission of supporting Greek companies involved in international trade and investment, offering credit insurance, guarantees, and financing. "It has successfully acted as a catalyst for unlocking the full potential of the Greek economy, and I am confident that in the coming years we will see the importance of this support for the Greek economy," he said.
The Secretary General for International Economic Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maira Mrogianni, spoke about the contribution of export credit agencies in securing exports, while the head of the Prime Minister's Economic Office, Alexis Patelis, presented in detail the macroeconomic outlook of the country.