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onetheless, what is most important is
that it ensures vital resources for market
liquidity. The support of the three-party
government by all forces that believe in the coun-
try’s European perspective provides the political
stability required for the realization of the neces-
sary reforms.
The full support of our European partners and the
improvement of the investment climate come as a
recognition of our efforts, as indicated by a series
of recent trade agreements, the most notable
being the agreement between Hewlett Packard,
Trenose and Cosco, for the distribution of Hewlett
Packard’s products in Central and Eastern
Europe and North Africa. At the same time, inter-
national organizations such as the World Bank
Group improved Greece’s competitiveness rank-
ing by 22 places, in recognition of the progress
that has been achieved.
The main objective of the government of Antonis
Samaras is to convert Greek economy to a com-
petitive economy, friendly to investment and
Trade with Greece
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The crisis of the economy has
seriously affected the lives of Greek citizens;
however, the real economy is showing signs
of recovery.
The December 2012 agreement on reducing
Greece’s debt confirms the abidance of the
country in the euro zone and puts an end to
all conversations about the opposite.
The improvement of
the investment climate
comes as a recognition
of our efforts
By Stavros Kalogiannis,
Alternate Minister for Development,
Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks
