‘We reinforce the Greece – Egyptian strategic cooperation In investment and overall in the financial sector. ” This was noted by the Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakos, at the meeting he had today with the Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade of Egypt, Hassan El Katib, and the Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, Rania Al-Masat.
According to a statement, the meeting was also attended by Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasiliou, responsible for financial diplomacy and extroversion.
The two delegations met at the meeting of the first Greek -Egyptian strategic council, chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al -Sisi.
At the heart of the discussions was the project Gregy, the Greek -Egyptian electric interconnection cable, which is a strategic investment of critical importance for Europe’s energy security and green transition. The monitoring of investment and coordination of the project by the Greek side has been undertaken by the Secretary General of Private Investment of the Ministry of Development, Stellina Siarapis, who participated in the meeting.
Specific measures were also discussed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade, industry, as well as innovation and start-up businesses, with the aim of promoting mutual investment and exploiting the strategic role of the two countries in the wider Eastern Mediterranean region.
Finally, the table was placed on the table and specific measures to strengthen Egyptian investments in Greece, as well as Greek investments in Egypt, with the aim of creating a favorable framework for bilateral business, based on stability, confidence and prospects for sustainable development.