On October 29, 2026, the regular General Assembly of the Association of Balkan Chambers of Commerce (ABC). The meeting took place at the exhibition center. ROMEXPO, in parallel with the international agricultural exhibition INDAGRA 2026.
The Executive Director of Ruse Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) Milen Dobrev participated in the forum as an authorized representative of The Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and representative of Bulgaria in the work of the Association.
Regional cooperation and new technologies in the focus of the meeting
The general meeting was opened by Mihai Daraban, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania. He also welcomed the participants Tamer Kiran, Vice President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), who emphasized the need to deepen business cooperation, implement new technologies and strengthen energy security in the region.
Among the main topics in the work program was the role of artificial intelligence to increase business competitiveness in the Balkans. Sabine Dima, CEO of technology company Zero Human, presented the opportunities for applying AI solutions in enterprises with a focus on optimizing costs, increasing productivity, and strengthening competitive positions in regional and international markets.
Energy security as a common regional priority
A significant place in the discussions was also devoted to energy security. Silvia Vlaseanu, Executive Director of the Romanian Electricity Producers Association (HENRO), presented current trends and prospects for the energy sector.
Among the priorities outlined were the development of strategic energy projects, investments in renewable sources, the development of nuclear energy, and the improvement of energy connectivity between the countries of the region.
Serbia takes over the rotating presidency of the Association
Within the framework of the General Assembly, the official handover of the rotating presidency of the Association of Balkan Chambers of Commerce took place. Romania of Serbia.
Djordje Zivanovic, advisor to the President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, presented the main priorities for the upcoming term. These include strengthening regional economic cooperation, digital transformation, supporting investments and stimulating mutual trade between the ten member states of the Association, the volume of which currently amounts to around 22 billion euros.
During the meeting, an invitation was also extended to the representatives of the Balkan chambers to participate in Expo 2027 Belgrade, which will provide additional opportunities for international presentation, business contacts and regional partnership.
The participation of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Balkans in the General Assembly contributes to maintaining active contacts with the chambers of commerce and industry from the Balkan region and to tracking common economic and technological priorities. Through its cooperation with the BCCI, the Chamber continues to work to expand international relations and partnership opportunities for enterprises from the region.