Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlights Greek economic growth and energy plans in US meetings FAST-MOVING

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis conducted a series of high-level meetings in New York and California during the 81st UN General Assembly. In discussions with leaders from Citi and Bank of America, he highlighted Greece's economic stabilization, noting that the country's borrowing costs are now lower than those of four G7 nations: the US, UK, France, and Italy. He emphasized a policy of fiscal discipline, achieving primary surpluses and reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio at a record pace.

Regarding energy, Mitsotakis announced that the first exploratory natural gas drilling, involving a consortium with ExxonMobil, is expected in the spring of 2027. He also addressed maritime protection, mentioning the recent establishment of two new marine national parks in the Ionian Sea and the Aegean.

On the political front, Mitsotakis expressed his intention to seek a third term in the 2027 elections, stating his goal is to continue necessary reforms and improve citizens' lives rather than simply breaking political records. He also addressed regional security, asserting that while Greece is a peaceful nation seeking constructive relations with neighbors like Turkey, it will not accept threats and will continue to strengthen its deterrent capabilities.

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Bank of America · Citi · Condoleezza Rice · European Union · ExxonMobil · General Catalyst · Greece · Hoover Institution · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · New York · OceanEye · Stanford University

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[● 6 SOURCES] Greece has achieved a significant decline in its debt-to-GDP ratio. www.alfavita.gr · www.primeminister.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] The Greek economy is growing at rates higher than the European Union average. www.alfavita.gr · www.primeminister.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] Greece currently maintains a lower borrowing cost than four G7 member states. www.alfavita.gr · www.primeminister.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Discussions with General Catalyst focused on attracting international investment and technology companies to Greece.
[● 6 SOURCES] Unemployment in Greece has decreased by approximately 10 percentage points since 2019. www.alfavita.gr · www.primeminister.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The minimum wage in Greece has seen a cumulative increase of 42%. www.alfavita.gr · www.primeminister.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Greece has recently created two new large marine national parks in the Ionian Sea and the Aegean. dete.gr · www.dimokratiki.gr · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The first exploratory natural gas drilling is expected in the spring of 2027. www.ilialive.gr · www.reader.gr · seleo.gr · www.mononews.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The Greek government is seeking a third term in the upcoming 2027 elections. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.reader.gr · seleo.gr · www.ethnos.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Greece has recently created two new marine national parks in the Ionian Sea and the Aegean. dete.gr · www.dimokratiki.gr · www.parapolitika.gr
[● 12 SOURCES] Regarding relations with Turkey, Greece seeks good relations but will not accept threats. seleo.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · www.ilialive.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.reader.gr · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that his pursuit of a third term is intended to change the country and improve citizens' lives rather than break political records. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.paraskhnio.gr · www.ethnos.gr · www.reader.gr · seleo.gr