Travel.gr's Greece Talks: What Mitsotakis and Guilfoyle said

The Greece Talks conference concluded a series of high-level discussions, with the participation of the Prime Minister, government officials, international personalities and representatives of the business and cultural world. Below are the highlights from each speaker, as recorded during the conference.

The conference served as a meeting point for the business ecosystem surrounding the “brand Greece”, offering space for meaningful collaborations and a genuine exchange of ideas.

Mitsotakis: I am both a politician and a technocrat, I have a 4-year contract with the people

The Prime Minister emphasized that “I am both a politician and a technocrat, I have a 4-year contract with the people”, highlighting the way in which he perceives his role.

In his statement on the contemporary characteristics of politics, he emphasized that “the most important virtue that a young person and a country should have is adaptability.” Regarding political accountability, he said: “As prime minister, I have signed a four-year contract with the Greek people…”, while referring to today’s public debate, he emphasized: “In today’s toxic environment… the feeling that everyone is a thief, everyone is corrupt… which young person will go through this ordeal of humiliation?”

He also referred to Alexis Tsipras’ book, noting that “it’s not in the books that I’m in a hurry to read.” Speaking about the new generation’s relationship with information, he said that technology has caused distraction, but “personal contact will remain irreplaceable.”

Referring to Crete and the phenomena of gun ownership, he said: “I am Cretan. I grew up with the theory of using weapons as entertainment… The State can no longer tolerate it and must demonstrate zero tolerance.” Regarding the murder that made headlines, she noted: “This is not a vendetta, it is a cold-blooded murder… It is a brutal murder.” She added that societies change and that we must “put these habits that are no longer tolerated in the dustbin of history.”

Guilfoyle: Get ready, there is a lot coming between Greece and the US

The American ambassador stated characteristically: “Get ready, there is a lot coming between Greece and the US – I would like to see Trump with me in Athens.” She emphasized that the cooperation between the two countries is not symbolic, but produces results, seeking to give Greece the role of an energy hub. For the port of Piraeus, she said that new opportunities for cooperation are being considered, integrated into a broader strategic framework. Ms. Guilfoyle referred to areas such as shipyards, supply systems, critical infrastructure and shared values.

Speaking about the possibility of a visit by top American officials, she stressed: “I am here, I don’t know how to explain it to you better… Secretary Rubio will come, we will have many visits and contacts. There will be a strong demonstration of relations in Greece… The sky is the limit”. She added: “We would very much like President Trump to come here”.