Economic and Commercial Affairs Offices

The web portal “AGORA” was created in 2007 in an effort to further support the extroverted entrepreneurial community of the Greek economy.

Through AGORA, 59 Economic and Commercial Offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, active in 50 countries, provide economic and trade-related information to Greek enterprises, assisting their efforts to export their products and services to foreign markets.

The B2 Directorate for Documentation and Quality Management is responsible for the coordination and evaluation of the work of the Economic and Commercial Offices abroad as well as for the operation of the Web portal AGORA.

What AGORA offers to the Greek business community:
•    Country profiles and overview of the economic situation in 50 countries
•    Information on their institutional and legal framework
•    Information on Bilateral economic relations
•    Business Guides
•    Market researches for selected products and services
•    Statistical data on foreign trade
•    Information on investment opportunities in foreign markets
•    Information on Trade Fairs, Business Conferences and other business-related events
•    Public tenders or requests for business cooperation

Furthermore, the portal comprises a Business Events Calendar, providing information regarding the participation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as of other Ministries, public or private institutions and bodies to promote Greek entrepreneurship abroad. Finally, the portal offers a personalized email newsletter service.