Meeting of the President of EVEA with the Ambassador of Ukraine

The Ambassador of Ukraine, Mr. Sergii Shutenko, the representative of the Ukrainian Chamber in Greece, Mr. Dimitris Dimitriadis and the Commercial Attaché of Ukraine in Athens, Ms. Anna Vasylets, were received at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry by the President, Mr. Yannis the member of the Board of Directors and responsible for trade relations between the two countries, Mr. Fanis Matsopoulos.

During the meeting, Mr. Bratakos outlined the priorities of EVEA regarding the expansion of economic relations between the two countries. “It is very important for us to explore new opportunities. To change the established direction of such bilateral meetings and to enrich them, so that they are more profitable for both sides. Greek imports from Ukraine have been standardized for many years and mainly concern Respectively, our country exports mainly agricultural goods and petroleum by-products. We must maintain our balance in this regard and take advantage of opportunities in new industries. “It would be of great commercial and economic interest to explore the possibilities of better absorption of our product in the Ukrainian market.”

For his part, Mr. Matsopoulos said that “We are in a government situation that favors the strengthening of exports. This attitude can benefit both our countries. In addition, some of the funds that will flow to Greece from “European Recovery and Durability Fund will be directed to infrastructure projects. This will increase the demand for steel and steel, having a favorable effect on your own exports to Greece.”

“We greatly admire the tourism progress of your country, which could be very useful in terms of exchange of experience,” said the Ambassador of Ukraine, Mr. Shutenko, adding “In general, I believe that there are huge opportunities for expanding trade and economic The turning point in our economy and in our balance with Greece in the last two years, due to the covid pandemic, must now be seen as an opportunity, both to strengthen existing relations and to create new fields. cooperation “.