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On 9 April 2025, the Mostar Economic Forum took place within the framework of the 26th International Economic Fair of Mostar (8–12 April), one of the most prominent business events in the Western Balkans.
Read more: Mostar Economic Forum 2025 - 9 April, Mostar (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
We are pleased to announce that the 25th Anniversary of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) will be celebrated on June 27, 2025, in Ancona, Italy, at the historic Mole Vanvitelliana.
The Adriatic Ionian Initiative (AII) Round Table titled “Promotion of Connectivity as a Vital EU Enlargement Tool – Challenges and Opportunities of the Western Balkans – Eastern Mediterranean European Transport Corridor” will be held in Athens on Thursday, 13 March 2025, from 11:00 to 14:00 (UTC+02:00). The event will explore the role of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) in strengthening EU connectivity and addressing key transport challenges in the region.
Read more: AII Round Table on Connectivity – 13 March 2025, Athens
The Permanent Secretariat of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative (AII) recently hosted an important meeting with Gilles Kittel (DG REGIO, European Commission), MEP Carlo Ciccioli, representatives of the Marche Region, and the three Fora of Civil Society (Forum of Chambers of Commerce, Forum of Cities, and UniAdrion). This strategic discussion focused on the future of regional cooperation within the framework of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR).
The meeting, open to the Fora of Civil Society (Forum of the Adriatic Ionian Chambers of Commerce, Forum of the Adriatic Ionian Cities and UniAdrion, network of the Adriatic Ionian Universities), featured a presentation of the new "Revised Action Plan" of the EUSAIR Strategy, highlighting key updates from the previous version. Special attention was given to youth engagement, with UniAdrion playing an active role, and to the "DO-AIR Observatory" project, introduced by the Forum of Chambers of Commerce. Developed in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Marche, this strategic tool provides in-depth socio-economic data analysis for the Adriatic-Ionian region, supporting infrastructure planning and maritime traffic monitoring.
In addition, discussions were held regarding possible synergies between the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative and the EUSAIR Strategy, particularly in light of the upcoming presidency of North Macedonia. These potential collaborations will further enhance the effectiveness of regional cooperation and the successful implementation of shared goals.
This meeting served as a crucial platform for dialogue and collaboration, reaffirming the shared commitment to strengthening regional cooperation and ensuring the effective implementation of the EUSAIR Strategy.
The second AII Committee of Senior Officials under Hellenic Chairmanship took place in Patras and via videoconference on 12th February 2025, at the end of the technical meeting of EUSAIR National Coordinators.
Read more: II AII COMMITTEE OF SENIOR OFFICIALS – PATRAS, 12 FEBRUARY 2025