Dinner with the Deputy Prime Minister at the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Athens

It is an honour for our Founder and President of the Camera di Commercio Italo-Ellenica di Atene to host the successful formal dinner with the honorary guest, Vice President of the Hellenic Government Mr Kostis Hatzidakis at the Athenian Club.

PRESS RELEASE
Strong Greek-Italian Economic Relations Mean a Strong Greek Economy
Speech by the Deputy Prime Minister at the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Athens
09.04.2025

With great honor, the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Athens welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, as the official guest and keynote speaker at the formal dinner held on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Athenian Club.

During his speech titled “7 Interventions to Protect the Greek Economy from International Instability,” Mr. Hatzidakis outlined the key pillars of the government’s strategy to enhance economic stability and effectively shield the country against external challenges. He made special reference to recent developments in international trade, noting that although Greece’s export share to the U.S. is relatively low, the country must act with foresight and strategic focus to strengthen competitiveness, autonomy, and economic resilience.

The Deputy Prime Minister was welcomed on behalf of the Board of Directors by the President of the Chamber, Cav. Ioannis Tsamichas, who praised the long-standing and consistent support of the State for the Chamber’s initiatives and its role in reinforcing Greek-Italian business ties.

The Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Greece, Mr. Paolo Cucculi, in his brief address, referred to the solid foundation of friendship and cooperation that characterizes bilateral relations, highlighting the role of the business community as a driving force for further deepening the bonds between Greece and Italy.

President Cav. Ioannis Tsamichas emphasized that the Greek-Italian business community is a robust pillar of economic cooperation, innovation, and developmental prospects. He notably stated:

“Italy is not only Greece’s most important trading partner but also a strategic ally in matters of innovation, investment, and transnational economic collaboration. Our Chamber consistently serves as a bridge between businesses, institutions, and cultures. We are steadfast in our mission to strengthen the connection between the business ecosystems of Greece and Italy and to create opportunities in an ever-evolving global environment.”

The event was honored by the full presence of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Athens, as well as numerous representatives of its member companies, who followed the Deputy Prime Minister’s address with great interest.

Sponsors of the event included the following member companies (in alphabetical order):
AMPLUS, AUTOONE, BOTSAS GROUP, FIGAME, GENERALI, GUIDOTTI HELLAS, MAPEI, MENARINI HELLAS, RENCO

About the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Athens
Founded in 1952, the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce of Athens has as its core mission the promotion and deepening of economic and commercial cooperation between Greece and Italy. Its vital contribution has been officially recognized by the Italian State under Law 518/1970.

Today, the Chamber counts over 1,000 active members and serves as the most reliable institutional partner for Italian businesses operating in the Greek market, as well as for Greek enterprises aiming to expand into the Italian territory.

As a member of the Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad (Assocamerestero), the Chamber maintains a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide, acting as a pillar of extroversion and networking for the business community.