Hadjivasiliou: Just 4.9% of all Greek exports are in America

“In the matter of duties, no rush and communication tricks are needed. The government is studying the data and is following a responsible attitude, in consultation with the partners, “said Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Hatzivasiliou, speaking to ERT on Wednesday morning.

Specifically, a guest on the “Connections” show, Mr. Hadjivasiliou, referring to the imposition of duties by the United States, spoke of “a period of tectonic change” that creates new data in the global trade balance. As he said, the Greek government remains calm, taking action and studying all possible scenarios. “Hurry answers do not help” and “Europe must respond in a single way – they do not fit in pluralism or disagreements, because otherwise we will lose weight,” he noted. He made it clear that the Greek side is in constant consultation with European partners and supports the need for a collective European response.

Concerning the Greek economy report on US duties, he clarified that, despite their growth last year, Greek exports to the US market amount to 4.9% of all country exports We, however, notes that “there will be pressure in specific areas of commerce, such as food, drinks and alcoholic, cement and mineral oils.”

Referring to relations Greece – USA, The deputy minister said they were “well -founded on solid bases, in common values ​​and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean” and added that “people and political formations go beyond”.

Mr. Hadjivasiliou also referred to the forthcoming business mission in Istanbul on May 8 and 9, with the participation of about 20 large Greek companies from the construction, technology, information technology, etc. As he stated, “the fact that we are going to Constantinople,”

Citing Supreme Cooperation Council of Greece – Turkeyhe confirmed that the planning provides for it after Easter, based on the programs of the leaders of the two countries.

For the submarine cable Greece – Cyprus – Israel, The Deputy Minister stressed that it is a project of “peace and prosperity”, supported by the EU and the US and “will link Europe with the Middle East and Asia through Greece and Cyprus”, noting that the project is proceeding under planning.

Finally, the deputy minister referred to his recent visit to Ukraine, noting that “Greece and Greek businesses are ready to actively participate in rebuilding the country after the end of the war” and that the goal remains “a sustainable peace and stability, with the first step”.

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