Breakfast work, with the participation of representatives of large Greek businesses, had The Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos and the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef.
Specifically, the discussions of the Minister of Development Takis Theodorikakos with the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia marked the common will to further deepen Greece -Saudi Arabia’s strategic relations. The meeting was also attended by the Secretary General of Private Investment, Stellina Siarapis and the Secretary General of Industry, Lefteris Cretan.
At the heart of the discussions were the prospects for further cooperation and attraction of investment in the fields of energy, shipbuilding, agri -food, pharmaceuticals, construction and raw materials, as well as the possibilities of exploiting the significant investment interest in the 20th of Greece. Vision 2030), of Saudi Arabia’s development plan for the transformation of the economy.
Takis Theodorikakos stated after the end of the meeting: “The visit of the Minister of Industry of Saudi Arabia contributes substantially to the further strengthening of strong and creative relations between the two countries – relations that are strategic and dynamic perspective. Our today’s meeting with representatives from the largest Greek companies in all the basic sectors of the Greek economy highlights our major common interests and the very important opportunities to further develop mutual investment and to increase our trade, which already amounts to € 1.9 billion. It is a great challenge, and at the same time a great opportunity for Greece and Saudi Arabia to boost even more in the basic sectors of the economy – in energy, agri -food, pharmaceutical industry, construction and shipbuilding industry – for the benefit of growth and employment in both countries. “.
Saudi Arabian fundraiser Bandar Ibrahim Alkhorayef
For his part, Ibrahim Alkhorayef underlined: “It is my pleasure that I am in Greece representing the Saudi Arabian government. The two countries are an example of cooperation and common interest in growth. We are committed to working together with the Greek government, the chambers and the private sector to increase our trade, investment and cooperation in critical areas such as industry, energy, processing, raw materials and shipbuilding industry. Our goal is – within the framework of Saudi Vision 2030 – to build even stronger bases of cooperation and take advantage of the great opportunities that exist for both countries. “