The Deputy Foreign Minister for International Economic Relations, Dimitris Mardas, and the Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General for International Economic Relations, Giorgos Tsipras, met at the Foreign Ministry on 14 January 2016 with the Assistant Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Khalid Ghanim al Ghaith.
During Mr. Mardas’ meeting, the excellent level of Greek-UAE bilateral relations was reaffirmed in all sectors. A review was carried out of pending matters in the bilateral contractual framework, and shared will was expressed to complete the agreements under negotiation. Particular emphasis was put on the importance of the 3rd meeting of the Greek-UAE Joint Interministerial Committee, which is set to take place within 2016, in Abu Dhabi.
Moreover, the Greek side informed Mr. al Ghaith that the Agreement on Mutual Protection and Promotion of Investments between Greece and the UAE is expected to be ratified by the Hellenic Parliament within the current month.
During Mr. G. Tsipras’ meeting with Mr. al Ghaith, a review was carried out of the progress in bilateral economic relations, and the importance of the Greek-UAE strategic relationship in the field of economic and trade cooperation was stressed by both sides.
In this context, the interest of the UAE side in encouraging and facilitating investments in Greece was underscored, particularly in light of the positive developments in the “Astera” and “Hellenikon” investments.
Finally, there was a discussion of issues concerning air transport, with emphasis on the relevant developments in the European space.
January 15, 2016