ZENICA, APRIL 3 (ONASA) – Zenica-Doboj Canton Minister of Economy Samir Šibonjić and Italian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Marcco Di Ruzza discussed in Zenica the possibilities of improving cooperation between companies from this canton and companies from Italy.
The conversation took place as part of a meeting of businessmen organized by the Association of Italian Businessmen in Bosnia and Herzegovina “SPIN 316”.
Minister Šibonjić pointed out that the economy of ZDK is a pillar of the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and that as such it is very interested in joint venture projects.
– We are stronger together. If we combine the resources at our disposal, which are primarily based on an exceptionally motivated and trained workforce, as well as the excellent geographical location in which we operate, we will have outstanding comparative advantages. Also, we as a ministry are interested in partnership programs with our Italian friends, which would enable us to improve the business environment in our economically very active canton. Italy is our neighbor and Italian businessmen are welcome in ZDK and BiH. On the other hand, our companies achieve significant results by exporting to Italy. These are happy facts. For our part, we will do everything to make this cooperation even better – said Minister Šibonjić.
In the conversation, it was pointed out that a Business Forum will be organized in Sarajevo this year, which will bring together Bosnian and Italian businessmen and officials with the aim of attracting Italian investments to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Minister Šibonjić sent an invitation to hold the same forum in Zenica.
That the business activities and cooperation of companies from ZDK with Italy are very alive is also evidenced by the fact that at the Business Fair that will be held in Milan in May this year, out of 8 companies from BiH – as many as 4 come from ZDK.
At the end of the talks, it was agreed to organize an official meeting between the ambassador and the minister, announced the press service of the ZDK.