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Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance of Greece Visits the New BSTDB Headquarters

Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance of Greece Visits the New BSTDB Headquarters

Press Release | 05-Sep-2025

New headquarters underscore BSTDB's long-term institutional presence

The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) was honoured today to welcome Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister of National Economy and Finance and BSTDB Governor for the Hellenic Republic, to its new permanent headquarters in Thessaloniki.

During his meeting with BSTDB President Dr. Serhat Köksal, Alternate Minister Papathanasis stated: "The completion of the construction of the new offices of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank is a milestone in its more than quarter-century history and implements the founding commitment of Greece as a host country. We are happy to see the Bank's permanent headquarters in the western part of Thessaloniki aligning with the Greek Government's strategic planning for the regeneration and upgrading of this area. I am confident that the Bank will continue its mission, contributing to the development of the wider Black Sea region."

Welcoming Mr. Papathanasis, Dr. Serhat Köksal, BSTDB President, expressed appreciation for the continuous support of the Hellenic Republic: "We are very honoured by your visit today. The support of the Greek Government - and your personal contribution - has been and remains decisive for the completion of the construction of our permanent offices, and important for the Bank's successful course and development."

The BSTDB headquarters, located in western Thessaloniki, represent a major milestone in the Bank's history and symbolize both its long-term institutional commitment and Greece's strong role as host country.

The Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) is an international financial institution established by Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Türkiye, and Ukraine. The BSTDB headquarters are in Thessaloniki, Greece. BSTDB supports economic development and regional cooperation by providing loans, credit lines, equity and guarantees for projects and trade financing in the public and private sectors in its member countries. The authorized capital of the Bank is EUR 3.45 billion. For information on BSTDB, visit https://www.bstdb.org.

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