During the recent Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), Greece was highlighted as a positive development in the European economy, according to National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis. In his statements, Hatzidakis noted that he received positive feedback on Greece’s economic performance from various stakeholders, including representatives of global organizations, financial analysts, and investment banks.
Hatzidakis met with key figures from these organizations during the meetings, including IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, Director of Fiscal Affairs Vitor Gaspar, and Director of the European Department Alfred Kammer. Additionally, he participated in a working lunch hosted by Georgieva for ministers from advanced European economies to discuss strategies for enhancing the competitiveness of the European economy. Furthermore, he engaged in conversations 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 future growth.
Through these meetings and discussions, Hatzidakis focused on creating opportunities for economic growth and stability in Greece while emphasizing the importance of creating new job opportunities and improving the quality of life for all Greeks. The positive recognition of Greece’s economic trajectory at the meetings underscored the need for continued efforts to foster a stronger, more prosperous economy that benefits everyone in Greece.