Investor Presentaiton

Trend in the current account Slovakia Balance of Payments Components H + Exports of cars and durable consumer goods continued in the increasing trend 2008 7000 6000 in 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2001 2002 2003 + The current account deficit worsened to 6.1% in 2008 compared to 5.3% in 2007 due to slowdown of main trading partners In 2008, EU countries represented 85,2% of total exports and 67,1% of total imports of goods m Current account deficit 2005 2004 2006 FDI 2007 2008 Dynamics of the Current Account Deficit as % of GDP 2005 2006 0,0% -1,0% -2,0% -3,0% -4,0% -5,0% -6,0% -7,0% -8,0% -9,0% -8.5% -7.5% * Forecasts 2007 -5,3% 2008 -6,1% Source: Ministry of Finance, NBS, European Commission 17

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