Policy Chairman Mark Boleat leads business visit to Bulgaria and Romania

02 September 2012

Mark Boleat, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation, is undertaking an overseas business visit to Bulgaria and Romania (2-5 September) to promote London and the UK as the regional partner of choice when it comes to financial and professional services in Europe.

The Policy Chairman will be accompanied by HMA Jonathan Allen and Deputy Head of UKTI Sofia, Irina Iankova.

Whilst in Sofia and Bucharest, the Policy Chairman will meet with various Ministers and representatives of trade organisations in order to strengthen partnerships and explore areas of common interest with each country.

The Policy Chairman, Mark Boleat said:

"Our partnerships with Bulgaria and Romania are very important and I look forward to developing and strengthening these ties during my visit. When it comes to financial and professional services, the City wants to be partner of choice for both countries. As the world’s pre-eminent financial centre, London is in the unique position of being able to offer a range of skills and expertise across a spectrum of sectors. “

The Policy Chairman will be in Sofia between 2-3 September and in Bucharest between 3-5 September.

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