He noted that Italian investors are interested in projects in Bulgaria.

UniCredit Bulbank is motivated to work with its clients and the public administration for the creation of new successful infrastructure projects. This is what Levon Hampartzoumian, Chief Executive Officer of UniCredit Bulbank, said at the conference “Building the change – Bulgaria: infrastructure and projects for a growing country”, organized by Confindustria Bulgaria (the association of Italian companies in Bulgaria). He noted that Italian investors are interested in projects in Bulgaria, but they rely on the economic environment to be predictable and stable so that business planning can be sustainable.

“This year is an important one for all entrepreneurs who want to overcome the crisis and today’s event evidences the confidence that Italian entrepreneurs have in Bulgaria’s potential,” said H.E. Stefano Benazzo, Italian ambassador in Bulgaria. He pointed out that Italians realize the challenges in the sector of infrastructure in Bulgaria, but they are ready to cooperate with Bulgarians for transforming their country.

added Mr. Hampartzoumian. He also said that in order to implement the projects in an economically sensible way, they need to be very well developed and structured.

Over 100 Bulgarian and Italian companies took part in the conference. They also had the opportunity to discuss with representatives of various state institutions forthcoming infrastructure projects of importance for the country.

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