{"id":3104,"date":"2026-04-29T12:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=3104"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:53:00","slug":"kyriakos-mitsotakis-with-emir-of-qatar-praise-for-the-greek-economy-and-new-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.tomanifesto.gr\/?p=3104","title":{"rendered":"Kyriakos Mitsotakis with Emir of Qatar: Praise for the Greek economy and new investments"},"content":{"rendered":"

The meeting of the Greek Prime Minister with the Emir of Katar<\/b> focused on regional developments and the strengthening of bilateral economic cooperation<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The meeting of Kyriakos Mitsotakis<\/b> with the Emiral of Qatar<\/b> took place in a particularly critical international environment, with regional developments being at the heart of talk<\/b>, as well as the strengthening of bilateral economic cooperation.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Greek Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the presence of Emiris<\/strong>, underlining the importance of dialogue: “I appreciate the fact that you are here to discuss the worrying regional developments<\/strong> and the bilateral economic cooperation that is constantly being strengthened.” He also stressed Greece’s enduring stance, noting that “Greece has stood by all the Gulf<\/strong> countries” and supported Qatar “against an unprovoked<\/a><\/strong> attack”<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Special reference was made to efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region<\/strong>, with the Prime Minister noting, “We appreciate your country’s efforts for the ceasefire but also for the establishment of a sustainable peace to ensure permanent freedom of navigation in the region, which will allow us to overcome the consequences affecting all economies.”<\/p>\n

In terms of the economy, Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the country’s positive course<\/strong>, stating: “I appreciate Qatar’s commitment to invest in Greece. Our economy has made significant progress. We have achieved the largest debt reduction as a percentage of GDP<\/strong> in the history of the OECD<\/strong> and we are growing faster than other EU countries.” At the same time, he expressed optimism that it opens “a new chapter in the economic cooperation” between the two countries.<\/p>\n

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For his part, the Emiral of Qatar<\/strong> underlined the frequent communication between the two sides in recent times, saying: “During this period we have spoken many times.” He thanked Greece for its stance<\/strong>, stressing: “Thank you and your country for standing by friends in this conflict. We appreciate your country’s efforts.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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He also expressed hope for a quick end to the crisis: “We hope that this conflict will end very quickly through negotiations<\/strong>“. Referring to bilateral relations, he noted that “we are very happy with these relations,” adding that “our investments in Greece are doing great.”<\/p>\n

The Emir praised the performance of the Greek economy, stating that “your economy is doing well under your leadership<\/strong>” and expressed interest in further cooperation, saying, “We look forward to other opportunities for investment in your country.”<\/p>\n

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He concluded by stressing the importance of strengthening ties at a time of international challenges: “Looking at what is happening in the world, it is important to strengthen these relations.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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