Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stansihev inaugurated the 7th edition of the Southeast Europe Economic Forum. Bulgaria's government is offering its support to the initiative of the business representatives from the region for regular meetings, cooperation, dialogue and joint projects, Stanishev said at the opening of the major forum. This year's forum is dedicated to the development of knowledge-based economy and support for competitive small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).

In the words of the prime minister the Economic forum has become an authoritative event in the business calendar of the businessmen from the region. Southeast Europe Economic Forum (SEEF) is a unique regional event that takes place each November. This prestigious forum takes place each year in Sofia, Bulgaria.

SEEF gathers government officials, industry leaders, businessmen, entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, international organisations, investment and trade promotion agencies, representatives of local authorities, bankers, fund managers, business service providers, etc. - both within and beyond the SEE region - They all meet for a common goal: search for tangible opportunities for investment and growth in SEE Countries.

Therefore, SEEF is a platform where feasible business ideas can be discussed, investment opportunities examined, trade partnerships established, co-operation agreements made. It is the place where you can offer your goods or services or search for them; where you can present your project ideas; establish many important contacts and find business partners.