The Deputy Minister for Economic Diplomacy and Openness participated on 10 November in the 11th Trade Ministerial Conference of the Union for the Mediterranean, which brings together 27 EU member states and 15 countries of the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean.
The Ministers stressed the importance of Euro-Mediterranean cooperation and free trade, especially in light of the humanitarian and economic challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, underscoring that the strengthening of trade and investment ties in the wider Mediterranean region is crucial to regional economic recovery.
The Deputy Minister stressed that regional economic integration is more vital than ever and highlighted the importance of dialogue for ensuring peace, stability and prosperity in the region. He also commented that “effective implementation of the existing agreements lays the foundation for their further deepening,” underscoring that “good-faith cooperation and respect for the rule of law are conditions for achieving the common goals in the Euro-Mediterranean region.” He also pointed to the need for a joint response to the current challenges of achieving climate neutrality, sustainable development and digital transition, reconfirming Greece’s commitment “to deep regional cooperation aimed at promoting – through trade and investment – a greener, fairer and more responsible economy.”
November 12, 2020