Donahiou: I recognize the excellent success of the Greek economy
“The Greek economy has been making constant progress in recent years. The rate of growth is significantly higher than the eurozone average and the gradual recession of inflation continues, “the prime minister said, Kyriakos Mitsotakisduring his meeting in the morning, with Eurogroup President Pascal Donahiou.
Mr Mitsotakis welcomed his interlocutor regarding Greece’s investment and exports, which means, he said, “that we are literally changing the web of the Greek economy, focusing more on competitiveness and dealing with the underlying structural problems.”
During the meeting, the course of the Greek economy and issues of European interest were discussed, as well as the formation of the common European position in terms of trade and tariffs.
The prime minister said that we are living in “very interesting times, full of challenges” and stressed that our fiscal position as a whole is extremely positive.
“We continue to surprise ourselves and our partners positively, exceeding the goals we have set. I believe this is important to us because it gives us a foundation on which we can build all our other policies. And whatever support we can offer in the income of the most vulnerable Greeks comes from the over -performance of the economy, “Mr Mitsotakis said. And the former and current financial staff of the government have congratulated “For the amazing work we have done in dealing with the structural problem of tax evasion”. “For the first time we achieved very tangible results and it was necessary to take specific measures in this direction. It is a matter of economic effectiveness, but also a question of justice, “he added.
As the prime minister pointed out, progress on structural reforms gives the government even more confidence to achieve fiscal goals in the future, which has been particularly important in a time of great economic uncertainty.
“The stronger the foundations, the more confident we are that we can face any external shock to us the future. So thank you again for all the support you have personally offered to Greece and the Greek economy. You have always been a strong partner in this constant effort we have made in recent years. I feel like I really welcome a close friend in Athens, “Mr Mitsotakis concluded.
Also, during the meeting it was noted that after the pandemic, Greece systematically achieves growth rates far beyond the European average, has reduced unemployment and stimulated employment at pre -crisis levels.it has improved debt ratio to GDP at a faster pace than any other country and has increased its extroversion and exports while upgrading the investment environment.
In addition, our country’s commitment to fiscal stability and results in the effort to combat tax evasion were emphasized.
In terms of trade, The prime minister reiterated his proposal for mutually beneficial EU agreement with the United States, which will maintain deep trade and investment links.
For his part, Mr Donahiou said that “it is always a privilege for me to have the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister, Mr Mitsotakis”, noting that this year, 50 years of diplomatic relations between Greece and Ireland are completed.
“As president of the Eurogroup I would again want to recognize the excellent success of the Greek economy and the achievements of the Greek people. When I began to join the Eurogroup a few years ago, Greece, for a while, was unfortunately identified with the financial crisis. It is now recognized as an economy and a country that has made such a successful recovery from the great difficulties of the financial crisis. It is now a country that, in many of the important economic indicators, is performing superior to the average eurozone. Many of us are watching with great pride and recognize the successful policies that have been implemented by both Greece and, I believe, by the eurozone and the European Union, “Mr Donahiou underlined.
He thanked the current and former economic staff of the government and expressed the conviction that “they will continue to lead the Greek economy where it is now, in the heart of the eurozone and at the heart of the future of the European Union”.
“Of course, the foundation of all this is you, Mr Prime Minister, your leadership and the work that your governments have done, without which the hard work of the Greek people would not have the successes of today,” Mr Donachiou concluded.