About
We are an association that promotes peace and cooperation through good business relations.
A non-profit, non-political business organisation
The Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia is a voluntary non-profit civic association founded in May 2001.
Our task is to develop mutual economic relations between businesses in Slovakia and Israel. We are a business organisation – strictly non-profit and non-political. We are committed to the market economy and free enterprise and help create business ties, opening the way to stronger diplomatic relations. We represent a range of economic sectors including export, import, trade, real estate, financial and business services, and we provide advice to individual businesses.
History
The history of the Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia dates back to 2001, when business and diplomatic relations between Israel and the Slovak Republic began to develop more strongly. The Chamber was founded to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries and to create a platform for entrepreneurs seeking new business opportunities.
Since its foundation the Chamber has played an important role in developing investment, trade and technology ties between Slovakia and Israel. It was established on the initiative of a group of entrepreneurs and experts who recognised early the potential of connecting Israel's innovative ecosystem with Slovakia's dynamically developing market. The Chamber gradually grew and expanded its activities to become a strategic partner for many companies across a range of sectors.
Over the years it has organised business delegations, networking events, seminars and conferences that have created space for exchanging know-how, technologies and new ideas. Important milestones have included partnerships with government institutions and professional associations, and new members representing key sectors – technology, healthcare, finance, energy and others.
Today the Chamber is a recognised player in the international business community. It continues its mission of deepening trade and investment cooperation between Israel and Slovakia and supporting projects that contribute to economic growth and innovation in both countries.
Governing Bodies
Chairman of the Board
Board of Directors
Supervisory Board
Honorary Chairman
Our philosophy
The Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia is a voluntary, non-profit civic association. It was founded in May 2001. It represents the part of society that seeks to contribute to the progress of Slovak society by promoting an agenda aimed at developing mutually beneficial business relations and friendship between the citizens of the Slovak Republic and the citizens of the State of Israel.
Through its publishing and project activities, the Chamber upholds a philosophy that leaves no room for racism, terrorism, nationalism or other negative phenomena of past and present world events.
The reasons for founding the Chamber included:
- Attracting foreign investment to Slovakia
- Supporting mutual business, economic and cultural relations between companies in Slovakia and Israel
- Gathering information on opportunities for trade and joint ventures
- Providing information on the economic, legal and tax environment in Slovakia
- Organising and taking part in business missions, workshops and acquisition trips in Israel (and in Slovakia)
- Arranging participation in exhibitions, trade fairs, lectures and seminars
- Protecting and promoting common economic interests in Slovakia
- Fostering the best possible conditions for Israeli entrepreneurs operating in Slovakia
- Supporting the development of tourism between the two countries
- Intensive cooperation among the members of the Chamber
Public documents
Statutes of the Israeli Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia (in Slovak).