“I would like to thank the Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, for his confidence. Research and innovation are essential components of growth in the new era. They help society, create new jobs, boost the national economy. The message is a few words, a lot of work, tangible results. This is the way, that’s the goal. “
This was stated after his swearing -in, the new Deputy Minister of Development, responsible for research and innovation, Stavros Kalafatis.
Mr Kalafatis was sworn in today at the Presidential Palace before the President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoula and the Prime Minister of the country, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The Minister of Development, Takis Theodorikakosin his post on social media he says:
“I welcomed my colleague of Thessaloniki, Stavros Kalafatis, who assumed the important duties of the Deputy Minister of Research and Innovation. We will work creatively to shape our strategy in research and innovation, and integrate it into the productive transformation of the economy. With the aim of strengthening the competitiveness of the economy for the benefit of all Greek citizens. “
