In the impressive course of the Greek economy and the major progress made in recent years, the Director General of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva, shortly after his meeting with the Minister of Finance at the headquarters of the organization in Washington.
“Greece has made impressive progress in recent years. It is one of the best economies in the European Union. What we see in Greece is what we would like to see everywhere, “the IMF manager said, adding that” growth is higher than the EU average. ” “From the deficits of previous years, we now have a surplus, and most importantly, the country is proceeding with structural reforms that make it more competitive in a world with more frequent vibration. This means a durable economy for the Greek people, “she said.
In closing, Georgieva made a very important – as she described – remark: “Everyone is talking about the power of digital transformation. Greece utilizes this power to provide efficient public services, for the ability to approach citizens and to offer what they expect at low cost, with transparency and no margin of corruption. “
Mr Pierrakakis, who, as he said, represents a proud country, talked about the new reality of the Greek economy, which, as he pointed out in the hard work, reforms and responsibility. “We are at the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund, along with the Director General, Mrs. Georgieva, fifteen years after the start of an unprecedented adventure for the Greeks. The country has now surpassed a gray decade, has returned to positive growth rates, extroversion. With hard work, responsibility, with reforms, we came out of the sidelines and managed to give birth to confidence, to gain the confidence of investors and markets, “the minister said.
“Officials of the International Monetary Fund are now talking in flattering words about Greece, a few years ago the words were not the same. Here I am representing a proud country, representing its citizens who have succeeded. I think it is very important that we can now look forward to the future much more optimistic than in the past. Of course we still have many steps to take, citizens who need to be supported, opportunities that need to be won, structures that need to be modernized. We now have every reason to believe that we will succeed, “Mr Pierrakakis concluded.
Kyriakos Pierrakakis’ contacts continue today in Washington, with meetings, speeches and participation in discussions and special events.