Greek Embassy Holds Transatlantic Economic Relations Seminar

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                                            Announcement

             The Future of the Transatlantic Economy: Seminar at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C.

The Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. and the Center for Transatlantic Relations of John Hopkins University co-organized, on April 16, a seminar on Transatlantic economic relations with special focus on the trade and investment agreement (Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership - TTIP), which is currently being negotiated between the E.U. and the U.S.

Over 110 stakeholders attended the seminar, among which members of Congress, the Administration, presidents and representatives of global think tanks, opinion leaders, journalists and foreign ambassadors.

The keynote speaker was Professor Daniel Hamilton, a prominent academic of SAIS - School of Advanced International Studies - of John Hopkins University. Mr. Hamilton, who is considered an authority in the field of transatlantic relations, demonstrated, scientifically and through years of research, the extraordinary quality of the economic interaction between the E.U. and the U.S., which is the main pillar of global economic and commercial activity.

Speaking to attendees, the Ambassador of Greece Mr. Christos Panagopoulos stressed the priority given by the Hellenic Presidency in promoting multi-level transatlantic cooperation and in particular the negotiated agreement TTIP, the completion of which will give new impetus to the globally most significant economic and commercial artery between the E.U. and the U.S.

He said that Greece is now exiting the financial crisis, through painful sacrifices and necessary reforms, and remains a reliable partner in a critical geopolitical region.

The event took place at the Embassy of Greece and it is part of a series of actions undertaken by the Embassy and Consulates of Greece in the U.S., in the context of the Hellenic Presidency of the EU Council.