Greece’s economy has been viewed as a positive development in the European economy, according to National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis. During the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), representatives of global organizations, financial analysts, and global investment banks recognized this trend.

Hatzidakis met with various key figures, including IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Director of Fiscal Affairs Vitor Gaspar, and Director of the European Department Alfred Kammer, to discuss strategies for enhancing the competitiveness of the European economy. He also participated in a working lunch hosted by Georgieva for ministers from advanced European economies to discuss these strategies further.

In addition to these meetings, Hatzidakis met with officials from investment banks and credit rating agencies such as Goldman Sachs President and CEO John Waldron and Citigroup Vice Chairman Jay Collins to discuss Greece’s prospects for economic growth and stability. The focus was on creating opportunities for development and progress.

Overall, these meetings underscored the importance of continuing efforts to foster a stronger, more prosperous economy for the benefit of all Greeks.