Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe spoke with particularly warm words about the course of the Greek economy and the new leadership of the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, while his meeting with National Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis was conducted in an especially cordial atmosphere. Donohoe openly expressed his confidence in the prospects of the Greek economy and in the management of the current political leadership. He also stated his belief that the positive momentum of recent years will continue, giving credit to his Greek counterpart for a dynamic start.
“ Let me congratulate you on the very, very successful start you have made as Minister of Economy and Finance,” the Eurogroup President said, addressing Pierrakakis. He added emphatically that “ I am now confident that the remarkable progress that the Greek people and the Greek economy have made in recent years will continue under the leadership of the new Minister of Finance.”
He also expressed his joy at the renewal of their cooperation and underlined the importance of this year for bilateral relations between Ireland and Greece, as it marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. “ It is great to be here to renew our joint work,” he said.
On his part,  Pierrakakis thanked Donohoe for his visit, noting that "it is great that you are here and we look forward to discussing and presenting our work, hoping to make your observation about the progress even stronger."