A fascinating exploration into Spain and it's historical relationship with Slovakia on multiple levels. This episode features the Spanish Ambassador to Slovakia Lorea Arribalzaga Ceballos, and her in depth and nuanced thoughts on Spanish Slovak Trade, the EU and so much more! A must listen!

Exportair International returns to the airwaves with a thoroughly engaging discussion with H.E. US Ambassador to Slovakia, Gautam A. Rana. Mr. Ambassador pinpointed Slovakia's growing economic and strategic relationship with the United States as well as touching on areas of potential growth such as Greentech and those that require improvement; such as tourism! Select USA was mentioned as a gateway to Slovak interests in the US, and the convivial discussion was also underscored by his special...

Rohit Roy, joined ExportAir International for an exclusive podcast fresh off the plane from Dubai. Confident Group, one of South India's largest real estate developers has a diversified portfolio of activities with branches all over India and in Dubai. Rohit expanded on the company's corporate social responsibility through film and touched also on his unique design imprint and walking in the footsteps of his father Dr. Roy CJ, Founder and Chairman of Confident Group and Honorary Consul of the...

His Excellency; Levan Davitashvili, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, was a featured guest on ExportAir International live on location at Globsec. The subject matter revolved around Georgia's double digit growth, resilient economy, the concerns of the War in Ukraine, the landmark MOU signing for Inobat in Georgia, renewable energies and Georgia's undeniable appeal as a tourism destination. To hear more listen to the conversation in full. 

Exportair International had the pleasure this week of hosting Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Poland; H.E. Paweł Jabłoński in its latest edition. The Deputy Minister was in Slovakia to attend the Hospodárske noviny Biznis Fórum Poľsko – Slovensko, as well as other high-level meetings. Topics for discussion included; Impact of the Ukraine war on Poland and the region, Slovak-Polish ties, The Three Seas Initiative and the need for the V4 to propel into broader markets through stronger...

Her Excellency Madam Ambassador Catherine Flumiani, Italian Ambassador to Slovakia joins the illustrious list of guests to Exportair International for a charming discussion on her mission. Madame Ambassador stressed Italy's ongoing commitment to Ukraine in various areas and was quick to highlight subsequently the galvanization of the ambassador community in response to the atrocities and also the collective spirit among EU nations.  The next areas that were covered in depth were the ongoing...

Exportair International this week goes closer to home by spending time with the Council of Slovak Exporters’ very own chief analyst, Jozef Hrabina. The discussion revolves around debunking the global perceptions of the current climate of sanctions, its multi-layered definitions and interpretations, divorcing from Russian energy and also to tease an in-house publication authored by Jozef, highlighting the latest raft of measures that are impacting all corners of the globe.

Deputy Foreign Minister, Foreign Affairs for Kazakhstan recorded a follow up podcast at the Council of Slovak Exporters in light of his new role and departure as Ambassador to Slovakia. The message was clear; that despite the sanctions on Russia and January’s civil unrest - Kazakhstan will be building its FDI potential with Europe, enhanced by economic reforms at home and liberalising the investment climate as much as possible. In his brief, but pointed discussion he mentioned Slovak...

In the latest episode of Exportair International, we are joined by Globsec's Chief Economist Sona Muzikářová who talks in depth about the wide ranging ramifications of global economic sanctions imposed on Russia, which have been garnering headlines everywhere. We also touched upon the built in provisions that were made to ensure any transition could be mitigated, such as de-dollarization, Russia's own payment instruments and so forth. Other topics included; the ability for Slovakia to step...

This Episode, recorded in Prague with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Martin Tlapa deals exclusively with the Czech mantra of public office being a service and not a privilege, as well as in-depth exploration into metric based economic diplomacy, Czech ambitions in BRIC nations and the need for a collaborative approach to export between the neighbouring countries

This Episode of Exportair International explores Georgia’s rich investment landscape with His Excellency Revaz Beshidze, Georgian Ambassador to Slovakia. A rich cultural heritage, bolstered with picturesque landscapes are a tourism hook, however its the Start Up Ecosystem, The Ease of Doing Business that earmarks Georgia’s ambitions and much more.

Deputy Chairman of Council of Slovak Exporters Zulf Hyatt-Khan as a guest on Dubai One TV Show during EXPO 2020 DUBAI talks about Slovakia and its export potential naming several examples being displayed in the Slovak Pavillion.

Zulf Hyatt-Khan was a guest on the Business Breakfast on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM radio this week interviewed by Tom Urquhart, discussing the Council of Slovak Exporters, the rich and relatively untapped potential of Slovakia, the significance of the Dubai Expo 2020 to be used as a shop window for opportunities and the good bilateral relationship between the Slovakia and UAE.

This week’s edition of ExportAir International featured a very special guest, H.E. Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. The Council of Slovak Exporters landmark podcast was recorded on the road, on location in Budapest and explored multiple areas of interest namely: the efficacy of Hungarian foreign ministry overhaul and really pushing KPI oriented economic diplomacy and increasing the number of diplomatic representations and enhancing Hungary’s position abroad....

An in depth and forensic discussion with Anna Lvova, Head of Internal Relations & Communications at the International Investment Bank (IIB) located in Budapest. Topics that were expertly touched upon were the shift from Moscow to Hungary, the bank’s considerable growth, the myriad of financial instruments available for export, the shareholder model, Slovakia’s deployment of funds - among other expert insights.

An engaging discussion with Ukrainian Ambassador to Slovakia H.E. Yurii Mushka. Topics of the podcast included Slovak-Ukrainian trade, structural reforms in Ukraine, EU Accession process, the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline and the potential of the New Silk Road.

Honorary Consul of Slovakia to the United States joins the Council of Slovak Exporters for a lively debate on Exportair International, talking exclusively on the role an Honorary Consul, his move to the US, potential for Slovak businesses exploring the American market, and his fondness for Slovakia among many other interesting insights.

Very interesting podcast on relations and potential of two young countries, Kazakhstan in Central Asia and Slovakia in Central Europe. Little bit of history and culture, trade potential included. Very informal discussion of Zulf Hyatt-Khan with Ambassador and former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, a friend of Slovakia, Roman Vassilenko.

Luķáš Parízek, the founder and Chairman of the Council will explain ambitions and main takeaways from the last year when building up the successful exporter business association. Discussing international trade and export related topics in Slovakia as well as his professional past serving as MFA State Secretary.

Zulf Hyatt-Khan has the pleasure to host another esteemed gentleman, H. E. Makoto Nakagawa, Japanese Ambassador to Slovakia with his professional background in IMF, OECD and World Bank. During the podcast the discussion is focused on economic cooperation and trade potential between the two countries. Briefly touching on the Olympics, followed by the EU-Japan Trade Agreement, tourism in Slovakia, investment opportunities and export related topics.

Export Air’s inaugural English language podcast featuring His Excellency Nigel Baker, UK Ambassador to the Slovak Republic talking to the Council of Slovak Exporters’ Deputy Chairman Zulf Hyatt-Khan. A very lively and engaging debate that included the need for Slovak diversification from its traditional trade operations, the healthy bilateral relationship between the UK and Slovakia, Brexit and its impact on Slovak export to Great Britain, the potential of innovation and tech sectors as well...