“We are sending the message today that Greece is a stable, serious, responsible and reliable partner in European scientific cooperation. We confirm our political willingness to invest in knowledge, innovation and international cooperation. Research and innovation are not luxury. It is a power tool for our country. We cannot build sustainable development without relying on an economy of knowledge, “the Deputy Minister of Development stressed Stavros Kalafatis In the context of his speech in the plenary of the House, during the discussion of the draft law of the Ministry of Development “Ratification of the amended Elixir Agreement on the establishment of the European Research Infrastructure of Biological Data”, voted by Parliament today.
And he added: “Our participation in Elixir opens ways for access to European programs, boosting human resources, technology transfer and to attract research investment. The ratification of the agreement is a continuation and confirmation of our strategic selection to be actively involved in large European research infrastructure. Most important European structures in the field of Liochemical Sciences ”.
As the Deputy Minister of Development pointed out: “Through Elixir, our country’s digital avant -garde in the field of biological data is strengthened. Academic and research institutions, under the coordination of EKEVE “Alexander Fleming”.
“The consistency of the National Strategy for Research and Innovation is emerging,” Mr. Kalafatis emphasized, stressing: “We are talking about a research infrastructure that unites the NTUA, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the NCSR, the country’s research centers, EYDITS SA, in a common environment.” Through Elixir, Greece is not just watching developments. It is on the table where developments are planned, he said. “And this is not just a honor for the country. It is a sample of maturity and a presumption of substantial participation in a common European future based on knowledge with a long -term benefit for our country,” the Deputy Minister of Development said.