Post by Ioanna-Victoria Kyritsi

What a week! It began in Prague with very constructive and insightful discussions at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our exchanges covered several key topics related to the EIB’s operations outside Europe and the opportunities ahead. The week concluded on a high note in Brussels where - together with the European Commission - we signed two guarantee agreements under EFSD+ Open Access: the Global Green Bond Initiative and the Triple Component, designed to finance vital connectivity infrastructure and renewable projects under the T-MED initiative, contributing to building resilient value chains between the Neighbourhood and Europe. These agreements reflect the EIB Global Strategic Orientation in action, strengthening win-win partnerships that deliver impact beyond Europe. Their signature is the result of immense efforts and close collaboration between dedicated teams across the EIB, the European Commission and, in the case of GGBI, other DFIs. Grateful for the collaboration, the ambition, and the shared commitment across all partners! European Investment Bank (EIB) Andrew McDowell Richard Amor Eirini Koutra Thomas Kaltsonis Ioannis Anagnostou, PhD Lendvai Christian Barbara B. Magdalena Kouneva Paula Pop Matthieu Ducorroy Caroline Wellemans Alice Terracol Pablo Sánchez Iglesias Gergely Horvath Gabriela Mates Laurent Braun Laura Doumbouya Leonie Carroll Ruth Niland Andrea Dondè Edward Claessen Ambroise Fayolle Eefje Schmid David Havlíček, CFA Markus Berndt Nicolò Francavilla Vjaceslavs Sadovskis Manuela La Gamma Dmitri Vassiljev Polixeni Dimou Daniel C. Angeliki Margari Bruno Duarte, FCCA Fulvio Capurso Nick Graham Pascal SimonSarah R. Stephanie Reverchon