According to National Economy and Finance Minister Kostis Hatzidakis, Greece was highlighted as a positive development in the European economy during the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG). In his statements, Hatzidakis noted that in all of his conversations during the meetings, Greece was viewed as a pleasant surprise in the European economy. Representatives of global organizations, financial analysts, and global investment banks all recognized this positive trend.
During the meetings, Hatzidakis met with various key figures from global organizations and financial institutions to discuss the prospects for Greece’s economy. He held separate meetings with 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.
Hatzidakis also 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 economic prospects. Through these meetings and discussions, Hatzidakis engaged in conversations about Greece’s economic growth and stability with a focus on creating opportunities for development and progress. The positive recognition of Greece’s economic trajectory at the meetings underscored the importance of continuing efforts to foster a stronger, more prosperous economy for
