A delegation of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Board of Directors (EBRD) is visiting Romania between October 17 and October 19, as part of a regular series of consultations.  "The visit is part of a regular series of consultations that enable EBRD Directors to obtain up-to-date information on developments in the bank's countries of operation and an update on Romania's investment priorities," the EBRD said.

During the visit, members of the EBRD delegation will meet President Traian Basescu, Prime Minister Emil Boc and central bank governor Mugur Isarescu.  The EBRD directors will also hold meetings with representatives of local NGOs, international financial organizations operating in Romania, as well as representatives of the business and diplomatic communities.

Since the beginning of its operations in Romania, the EBRD has committed over EUR 4.8 billion in various sectors of the country's economy, mobilizing additional investment in excess of EUR 8 billion.

Mediafax