Closed discussions about the Greek Economic Diplomacy

As part of the project “Greek Economic Diplomacy,” ELIAMEP organized two closed discussions that allowed both institutional/public bodies and business representatives to discuss the issues identified in the field of Greek economic diplomacy and propose tangible solutions to mitigate them.

The first closed discussion (Wednesday, February 26, 2025) focused on reviewing the existing institutional architecture of Greek economic diplomacy, as well as on better understanding the processes that define and implement it. Representatives of institutional and public bodies participated in this discussion, with the aim of highlighting potential problem areas that affect the effectiveness of economic diplomacy. The weaknesses of the existing mechanisms were examined, along with the difficulties faced in shaping and implementing strategies to meet contemporary economic challenges. As a result of the discussion, the need for modernization and improvement of cooperation and procedures was recognized, with the goal of enhancing the effectiveness of Greek economic diplomacy.

The second closed discussion (Wednesday, April 2, 2025) focused on the challenges faced by Greek companies (or companies of Greek interests) operating abroad or engaged in exports across various sectors. Representatives from the private sector participated in the discussion, sharing their experiences and focusing on issues related to international competitiveness and the difficulties they encounter in their activities in third markets. One of the main topics of the discussion was identifying and recognizing the problems that hinder the increase of exports and the expansion of Greek companies abroad. In this context, ways to strengthen the outward orientation of businesses were explored, and measures were proposed to alleviate the above problems.

The two aforementioned closed discussions highlighted specific issues identified regarding Greek economic diplomacy, focusing on both the institutional mechanisms that support diplomacy and the needs and problems of companies operating at the international level. These discussions created a framework for further exploration of practical solutions that could strengthen the position of the Greek economy on the global map.