(Ξένη δημοσίευση)-ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΗ ΤΥΠΟΥ-26th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum - December 9, 2024-CLOSING REMARKS BY U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC, H.E. GEORGE J. TSUNIS
ΑΝΑΚΟΙΝΩΣΕΙΣ ΤΥΠΟΥ / Τετάρτη 11 Δεκεμβρίου 2024, 19:09 / Πηγή: CAPITAL LINK
PRESS RELEASE
CLOSING REMARKS
BY U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC,
H.E. GEORGE J. TSUNIS
In the context of the
26th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum
"Greece - Speeding Ahead Post Investment Upgrade"
Monday, December 9, 2024 – New York
24 Sessions – 97 Top Speakers – 19 Listed Companies
An International Summit about the Greek Economy & Investment Opportunities in NEW YORK
Featuring Top US and International Investors, Global & Greek Companies,
Global Investment Banks & Institutions, High-Ranking Government Officials from Greece and the US
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New York, 10 December, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic, H.E. George J. Tsunis, with his exceptional Closing Remarks, concluded the 26th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum: "Greece - Speeding Ahead Post Investment Upgrade", that was held with great success and participation, on Monday, December 11, 2024 in New York, in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange, the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX Group), and major Global Investment Banks & Organizations, and under the Auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York. «Goldman Sachs», «Morgan Stanley» and «TEN Ltd (Tsakos Energy Navigation)» were the Lead Sponsors.
H.E. George J. Tsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic – U.S. Embassy in Athens, stated the following in his Closing Remarks: “U.S.-Greece ties are the strongest they’ve ever been and continue to deepen. Together, we work hand in hand to advance regional and global security, inclusive economic growth, and enhanced regional energy connectivity. I’m proud of our recent successes. We’ve seen firsthand the revitalization of Elefsina shipyards through a $125 million investment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and the creation of good, quality jobs for local Greek workers. We’ve seen Greece become a top ten destination worldwide for U.S. students studying abroad. We’ve worked with our Greek partners to advance regional security cooperation and strengthen NATO interoperability. Our countries’ friendship is bound by our shared commitment to democratic values, our deep people-to-people ties, and Greece’s role as a pillar of stability in the region and a key NATO Ally.”
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THE FORUM WAS ORGANIZED:
In Cooperation With: New York Stock Exchange – NYSE & Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX Group)
Under The Auspices: of the Consulate General of Greece in New York, which hosted a welcome reception for all speakers.
This International Summit about Greece held in New York, has been taking place year after year, regardless of the political and economic conditions in Greece. With a 26-year track record of success, it has been engaged in a systematic effort to highlight Greece’s profile to a global business and investment audience. The Forum was organized in a particularly positive timing for Greece, Featuring Top US and International Investors, Global & Greek Companies, Global Investment Banks & Institutions, High-Ranking Government Officials from Greece and the US (4 Greek Ministers), 19 Listed Companies, and 97 Top Level Speakers. This year's forum was particularly significant as Greece is now experiencing a remarkable upturn in economic growth and inflow of foreign investments. The regaining of the Investment Grade Rating is a milestone for the Greek economy, attracting long-term capital and creating favorable liquidity conditions. This rating status unlocks opportunities for a significant influx of foreign capital, facilitated by the significant efforts in digitalization and tax incentives. The country offers diverse sectors ripe for investment, including infrastructure, hospitality, real estate, and energy. Greece's geographical position at the crossroads of three continents provides easy access to emerging and mature markets.
The Prime Minister of Greece, H.E. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, opened the Forum and delivered the Greek Government’s message to the international investors. Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ written message was read by Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link.
Keynote Remarks by Greek Ministers: Minister of Infrastructure & Transport, H.E. Christos Staikouras – former Minister of Finance, Minister of Labour & Social Security, H.E. Niki Kerameus, Alternate Minister of Economy & Finance, H.E. Nikolaos Papathanasis, Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy, and H.E. Alexandra Sdoukou.
Greek Government Officials: Ms. Mary Psylla, General Secretary of Tax Policy - Ministry of Economy & Finance,
Mr. Orestis Kavalakis, Governor of Recovery and Resilience Facility Coordination Agency - Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mr. Dimitrios Tsakonas, Director General - Public Debt Management Agency, Mr. George Pitsilis, Governor – Independent Authority for Public Revenue, and Mr. Vassilis Kontozamanis, Former Alternate Minister of Health.
US Government Representative • H.E. George J. Tsunis, U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic - U.S. Embassy in Athens.
European Investment Bank will be represented by Mr. Yannis Tsakiris, Vice President.
The Athens Exchange Group will be represented by Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO - Athens Exchange Group, (via webcast), and Enterprise Greece by Dr. Marinos Giannopoulos, CEO.
The Forum featured the important participation of representatives from v the biggest Greek Banks:
1) Four Systemic Banks, Alpha Bank - Eurobank - National Bank - Piraeus Bank,
2) Attica Bank and Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI ex TANEO), and
3) from v major Global Investment Banks • Barclays • BNP Paribas • Goldman Sachs International • Morgan Stanley • Nomura • AXIA Ventures Group.
4) Participating speakers in investor panel, representatives from: AXIA Ventures Group - Brook Lane Capital - CVC Capital Partners • Grifon Capital Advisors • Oaktree
v 19 Listed Companies : • AKTOR Group of Companies (ATH:ΙΝΚΑΤ) • Alpha Services & Holdings S.A. (ATH:ALPHA) • Athens Stock Exchange S.A. (ATH:EXAE) • Athens International Airport S.A. (ATH:AIA) • Athens Water Supply & Sewage Company S.A. (ATH:EYDAP) • Attica Bank S.A. (ATH:TATT) • AVAX Group (ATH:AVAX) • Dimand S.A. (ATH: DIMAND) • Ellaktor S.A. (ATH:ELLAKTOR) • Eurobank Ergasias Services & Holdings S.A. (ATH: EUROB) • GEK TERNA S.A. (ATH:GEKTERNA) • HELLENiQ ENERGY Holdings S.A. (ATH: ELPE) • IDEAL Holdings S.A. (ATH:INTEK) • LAMDA Development S.A. (ATH:LAMDA) • Metlen Energy & Metals S.A. (ATH:MYTIL) • National Bank of Greece S.A. (ATH: ETE) • Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. (ATH:TPEIR) • Public Power Corporation S.A. – PPC (ATH:PPC) • Trastor REIC (ATH:TRASTOR).
During the Official Luncheon the Greek Minister of Infrastructure & Transport, Mr. Christos Staikouras, Mr. Christos Megalou, Chief Executive Officer, Piraeus Group, and Ms. Eleni Vrettou, CEO - Attica Bank delivered Keynote Remarks. Mr. Chris Taylor, Global Head of Listings – NYSE, Mr. Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO - Athens Exchange Group, and Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder, Chairman & CEO - TEN Ltd. (NYSE: TEN); Chairman, INTERTANKO 2014-2018, delivered Welcome Remarks.
The Forum concluded with an Official Dinner during which the "2024 Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award" was presented to Dr. Yannis Stournaras, Governor of Bank of Greece, for his invaluable contributions to the European and Greek economies, and for his instrumental role in keeping Greece as part of the Euro and to Greece's return to economic growth and prosperity.
Dr. Yannis Stournaras delivered Keynote Remarks.
The Dinner opened with a brief Welcoming Speech by The Ambassador of Greece to the USA, H.E. Ekaterini Nassika.
Dr. Yannis Stournaras was introduced by Mr. John Paulson, President & Portfolio Manager - Paulson & Co.
«GREEK AMERICAN ISSUER DAY» at NYSE-New York Stock Exchange.
On Tuesday, December, 10, 2024, within the context of the “26th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum”, the New York Stock Exchange in cooperation with Capital Link organized for a 20th year in a row, a special ceremony, the "Greek American Issuer Day at NYSE", honoring Greece and Celebrating the Close Ties between the US, the Greek American and the Greek Business Communities, during which Greek & Greek American companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange rang the “Closing Bell” - at NYSE-New York Stock Exchange.
Sponsors:
Lead Sponsors: Goldman Sachs • Morgan Stanley • Tsakos Energy Navigation - TEN Ltd.
Platinum Sponsor: Attica Bank
Gold Sponsors: Barclays • BNP Paribas • EY • Nomura • Piraeus Group
Grand Sponsors: AKTOR Group of Companies • Alpha Bank • AXIA Ventures Group • OTE Group of Companies • Deloitte • Eurobank • GEK TERNA Group of Companies • HELLENiQ Energy • KPMG • Metlen Energy & Metals • Milbank • National Bank of Greece • Public Power Corporation – PPC • PwC • Qualco Group • Reed Smith
Sponsors: AKL Law Firm • Ambrosia Capital • Athens International Airport (AIA) • ATTICA Group • AVAX Group • Bernitsas Law • Colliers Greece • Danos, an alliance member of BNP PARIBAS Real Estate • Elikonos Capital IFM • ELLAKTOR S.A. • ENTERPRISE GREECE • Hill International • IDEAL Holdings S.A. • Koutalidis Law Firm • Lambadarios Law Firm • LAMDA Development • LIBRA GROUP • Machas & Partners Law Firm • Metropoulos Family Foundation • Oliver Wyman • Pfizer • PotamitisVekris • Papanikolopoulou & Partners Law • KENTRIKI – Savils Hellas • Saplegal - A.S. Papadimitriou & Partners Law Firm
Supporting Sponsors: DECA Investments • Dimand SA • EYDAP - Athens Water Supply & Sewerage Company SA • EOS Capital Partners • Flott & Co. PC • Halcyon Equity Partners • KARATZAS & Partners • NBG Securities • OPAP S.A. • SMERemediumCap • Trastor REIC • VK PREMIUM Business Growth Consultants
Greek Securities Firms:
• NBG Securities
Supporters: Brook Lane Capital • CVC • Google • Grifon Capital Advisors • Hellenic Development Bank of Investments (HDBI ex TANEO) • Hotel Investment Partners (HIP) • Microsoft • MSCI • Oaktree
Cocktail Reception Sponsor: Navios Maritime Partners L.P.
Dinner Sponsors: Onassis Group • Red Apple Group
UNDER THE AUSPICES: του Γενικού Προξενείου της Ελλάδος στη Νέα Υόρκη • Γραφείο Οικονομικών και Εμπορικών Υποθέσεων Νέας Υόρκης - Γενικό Προξενείο της Ελλάδος στην Νέα Υόρκη
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS:
• AHEPA • AHI - American Hellenic Institute • Cyprus - US Chamber of Commerce • Deon Policy Institute • EFM - European Financial Management Association • EMBCA – The Eastern Mediterranean Business Culture Alliance • Endeavor • European American Chamber of Commerce, New York • Hellenic Federation of New Jersey • HABA - Hellenic American Bankers Association • HAT – Hellenic Association of Treasurers • Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce • HIAS - Hellenic Institute of Advanced Studies • Intercollegiate Hellenic Society Global – IHS Global • HLA - Hellenic Lawyers Association • HMS – Hellenic Medical Society of New York • HPW - Hellenic Professional Women Inc. • HAWK - Hellenic American Women's Council • Leadership 100 • SIDO - State International Development Organizations, Inc. • THI - The Hellenic Initiative • World Hellenic Inter-Parliamentary Association (PADEE-WHIA)
MEDIA PARTNERS:
Official TV Media Partner: MEGA TV
Digital News Media Partner – ΑΠΕ: Athens - Macedonian News Agency
Greek Print & Digital News:
tovima.com – TA NEA - in.gr – ot.gr
AllAboutShipping.co.UK • Banking News • World Energy News
Greek American Media:
Εθνικός Κήρυξ – The National Herald
Αναμνήσεις • Cosmos FM 91.5 NY • Hellas Journal by Mignatiou.Com • Greek News USA • Hellenic DNA • Hellenic News of America
Greek American Supporting Television Partner: New Greek Television
International Media: Greek Reporter
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