On 13 January 2026, the Advisor to the CEO of AUIC attended the New Year’s Reception organized by the Eastern Committee of the German Economy (Ost-Ausschuss der Deutschen Wirtschaft e.V.) in Berlin.

This notable event brought together companies from Germany that are actively operating in, or seeking partnerships with, markets in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

The reception took place at the French Friedrichstadt Church in Berlin and focused on the outlook for the economic year 2026 as well as the regions covered by the Eastern Committee.

Among the distinguished guests were Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, and Dr. Bernhard Kotsch, State Secretary at the Federal Foreign Office.