The Prime Minister Antonis Samaras wanted to give the good example to the old and new ministers and announced that he intervened in the issue of high prices at tourist destinations.

Specifically, Mr. Samaras called the president of Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises Andreas Andreadis and reportedly stressed that tourism is doing well and that we should make sure to maintain the high levels this year and next year. Therefore, he asked for the necessary inspections to be conducted in order to prevent high prices in the Greek islands..

The Prime Minister will meet foreign leaders to attract foreign investments and enhance transnational economic cooperation.

Today he will meet Vice-President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, whereas on Monday he will meet in Athens the President of Azerbaijan. The main topic of their discussion will be the energy issue, whereas they have already decided on two major agreements for the TAP project and Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator.

Next Thursday Mr Samaras will meet the Chinese Prime Minister in Athens. China has already made a series of investments in Greece and is keen for new investments in the transport sector. According to reports, the Chinese
Prime Minister will visit Crete with Antonis Samaras as there is already a great interest in the new airport at Kastelli in Heraklion.

Next Tuesday, Mr. Samaras will travel to Portugal where he will speak at a meeting of the Working Group of the EPP.

The Prime Minister wants to put an end to the electoral period and utilize the summer to regain the lost ground. This is why he recommended to all ministers “work, work, work” and during the first cabinet meeting he said that he wanted them available 24 hours and 365 days a year.