Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos met today with Yannis Stournaras, governor of the Bank of Greece.
Mr Theodorikakos briefed the governor of the Bank of Greece on the progress of investments being carried out with support from the Development Ministry through the Development Law and the strategic investments framework, as well as plans for them and efforts to accelerate their implementation in the period ahead.
Three new schemes are planned for small and medium-sized enterprises: internationalisation, social entrepreneurship and modern technologies that harness artificial intelligence.
The forthcoming reform of the legislative framework for strategic investments was also discussed, along with the need to link them more closely to the productivity and competitiveness of the Greek economy.
Finally, the meeting included a detailed discussion of the economic impact of international geostrategic developments and wars, as well as efforts to address them for the benefit of both the economy and Greek society.
Also attending the meeting were Stellina Siarapi, secretary general for Private Investments, and officials from the Bank of Greece.