Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Fragogiannis participates in video conference hosted by the American think tank “Business Council for International Understanding”,with U.S. Ambassador to Greece

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kostas Fragogiannis participated as a keynote speaker, together with the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, in a virtual roundtable hosted by the internationally renowned American think tank Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), which focused on investment opportunities in Greece.

Addressing an audience of representatives of U.S. Fortune-500 companies, Mr. Fragogiannis described the internationally recognized effectiveness and success with which the Greek government responded to the Covid-19 pandemic, underscoring that Greece has shown itself to be a pioneer in responding to international challenges, making it a trusted partner and stable investment destination.

Noting that the pandemic crisis is changing the way international economic and trade relations function and creating new opportunities, Mr. Fragogiannis stressed that Greece is making rapid preparations for “the day after,” describing the new investment framework and the potential for strategic investments in Greece, with emphasis on innovation and start-ups in sectors such as digital economy, renewable energy sources and services.

Finally, the discussion emphasised the strong ties between Greece and the United States: a relationship that has become strategic in nature and that is based on mutual respect and trust, as Greece is a pillar of stability and freedom in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region.