On a panel at the 6th Transatlantic Cooperation Summit P-TEC together with three other ministers, the Minister of Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis spoke and through his speech highlighted the spirit of determination which characterizes government policy. “We have the mindset that we want to move fast. We are fully focused on finding the right partners in this changing landscape. We want more investors, more foreign investors, more Americans”, he said.

He referred to the country’s “natural and technological assets”, stressing that “Greece is no longer just a receiver of investments, but a force that co-shapes new productive alliances”. As he said, the Greek-American relationship has acquired an “existential dimension” for the Greek economy, since “15 years ago attracting American capital was extremely difficult — today, interest is strong and mutual”.

“Greece has returned” he said characteristically, referring to the progress in fiscal matters, investments, exports.

Stavros Papastavrou on his part stressed the importance of decentralizing growth and “regional convergence”. He pointed out that “the new wave of investments must reach local societies”, giving priority to infrastructure projects, technical education and sustainable urban development. “Greece needs to regain pride in what truly matters — in education, in innovation, in collective prosperity”, he said, stressing that the coming years will be decisive for shaping a modern, resilient productive model.

The Minister of Shipping and Island Policy Vassilis Kikilias focused on the strategic investments being launched in the sectors of shipbuilding, energy and defense, confirming that contacts have begun with American and European entities for the “rebirth of Greek shipyards and their connection with the energy industry and national defense”.

“Shipyards, energy and defense are not three isolated sectors — they are three sides of the same strategic plan”, he stressed, explaining that the relevant initiatives “will strengthen domestic production, create new jobs and enhance the country’s geopolitical role”.

Finally, the Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou referred to the need for the digital transition to serve citizens and support social cohesion. He spoke about new digital education programs for children and young people, as well as initiatives that connect technology with the daily life of citizens. “Technology is not just a tool of efficiency, but a bridge of trust between state and society”, he said.

Closing, the four ministers agreed that real progress is reflected “in the happiness and safety of people”, emphasizing that every reform acquires meaning only when it improves the life of the average citizen. As Pierrakakis said, “everything comes down to the political essence — to the act that makes the difference in the everyday life and the self-confidence of the Greek”.