Dubai, 24 September 2026:
The Eurasian Balkan Business Forum was successfully held in Dubai, bringing together distinguished diplomats, business leaders, investors and institutional representatives to promote economic cooperation between the Gulf, Eurasian and Balkan regions.
The forum provided a strategic platform for discussions on international trade, investment opportunities, regional connectivity and private-sector partnerships. Participants highlighted Dubai’s growing importance as a global centre connecting emerging markets across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The distinguished speakers included:
H.E. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Keynote Speaker
H.E. Dr. Toni Atanasovski, Former Ambassador of North Macedonia
H.E. Victor Haruta, Former Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova
Henrik Winther, Chairman of the Board, EurAsia Gulf
Neven Roginić, President, UAE-Croatia Business Club
Cosmin Cristal, Investment Manager, Dubai Chambers
The discussions focused on strengthening institutional and business linkages, facilitating cross-border investment, promoting innovation and developing commercially viable partnerships among participating countries.
A notable international participant was Mr. Santhosh Kumar, Trade Commissioner of the India ASEAN Trade Council, who engaged with diplomats and business representatives during the forum. He invited participating delegates to visit Indonesia and attend an international business conference scheduled for October 2026.
Commenting on the forum, Mr. Santhosh Kumar said:
“The Eurasian Balkan Business Forum was successfully conducted in Dubai and created an important platform for meaningful interaction among diplomats, investors and business leaders. The discussions demonstrated a strong commitment to translating diplomatic relations into practical trade and investment partnerships. We look forward to welcoming the participating delegates to Indonesia in October to continue these conversations and explore opportunities across the ASEAN region.”
The forum also received appreciation from Dr. Asif Iqbal, President of the United Diplomatic Council, who emphasised the importance of sustained diplomatic and commercial engagement.
Dr. Asif Iqbal stated:
“This diplomatic gathering in Dubai has produced strong and fruitful results by connecting influential representatives from the Gulf, Eurasian and Balkan regions. Such platforms are essential for building trust, identifying common economic priorities and creating partnerships that can deliver measurable benefits. The United Diplomatic Council remains committed to supporting dialogue that leads to concrete trade, investment and institutional cooperation.”
The Eurasian Balkan Business Forum concluded with a renewed commitment to deepen cross-regional cooperation and maintain continued engagement among diplomatic institutions, chambers of commerce, investment organisations and business communities. The proposed follow-up interaction in Indonesia is expected to further expand these discussions and strengthen commercial engagement with the ASEAN region.
About The Author
