Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Harry Theoharis paid a two-day visit to Brussels, where he represented Greece on the Board of the European development initiative “Global Gateway”.
The “Global Gateway” initiative is a strategic investment action of the European Union, aimed at allocating significant resources to the development of infrastructure and productive investment worldwide. These investments focus on projects consistent with the EU’s strategic priorities and development goals, while promoting sustainable development and international cooperation.
During the Forum, the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, announced that €306 billion has already been mobilised, achieving the initiative’s original target, and that the new target now stands at €400 billion by 2027.
The Forum was also attended by heads of state from countries in Africa and Latin America, where major infrastructure projects are to be implemented with Global Gateway funding.
On the sidelines of the Forum, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs held contacts with representatives of Greek businesses and institutional bodies taking part in the conference, examining ways to broaden Greek participation in projects and actions within the framework of the initiative.
