Riyadh, 28–29 April 2025 – ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Riyadh hosted a distinguished delegation of CEOs and executives from Europe’s leading Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) during a special visit aimed at fostering stronger economic and financial ties between Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Saudi Arabia.
The delegation included:
- Mr. Helmut Bernkopf, Executive Board Member of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB) – Austria
- Mr. Peter Gisler, CEO of Swiss Export Risk Insurance (SERV) – Switzerland
- Ms. Edna Schöne, Executive Board Member of Euler Hermes AG – Germany
On April 28, the Austrian Residence in the Diplomatic Quarter welcomed senior stakeholders for an exclusive presentation on ECA-based export and project financing, highlighting innovative approaches to funding large-scale infrastructure projects through government-backed guarantees and reinsurance mechanisms.
On April 29, the ECA leaders engaged directly with four prominent Saudi companies, exploring potential collaborations and financing solutions that support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals. The visit concluded with a networking dinner, fostering dialogue and new partnerships across borders.
This landmark visit underlines the growing importance of ECA-backed financing in international trade and infrastructure development, as well as Austria’s ongoing commitment to strengthening bilateral trade ties with the Gulf region.
For more information about export services or partnership opportunities, please contact riyadh@advantageaustria.org or visit www.advantageaustria.org/sa.
