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Thessaloniki, 09 / 12 /2010

Greek – Turkish Economic Cooperation Bilateral Policy and Entrepreneurship Greece - Turkey. Mr. Lakasas Dimitrios President. Greek International Business Association. Thessaloniki, 09 / 12 /2010. External Bilateral Trade Greece - Turkey. Turkey strategic trade partner for Greece

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Thessaloniki, 09 / 12 /2010

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  1. Greek – Turkish Economic Cooperation Bilateral Policy and Entrepreneurship Greece - Turkey Mr. Lakasas Dimitrios President Greek International Business Association Thessaloniki,09/12/2010

  2. External Bilateral Trade Greece - Turkey • Turkey strategic trade partner for Greece • Expansion of Greek exports’ portfolio to Turkey key strategic movement for Greece • Bilateral trade between Greece & Turkey • Overall, decreased in 2009, because of the economic crisis • We believe that it will recover in the short-medium term • Greek exports to Turkey (2009): 605.9 euro • Main products: textiles&clothing, chemicals&plastics, machinery • Trade deficit for Greece (2009): 40% Thessaloniki,09/12/2010

  3. Investments Greece - Turkey • Greece Turkey • Large number of Greek investors in Turkey • Greece is among the 5 top investing countries in Turkey • 76 Greek companies are operating in Turkey today • Main sectors: banking services, cement industry, pharmaceuticals, fishery, tourism, health services • Turkey Greece • Significantly smaller number of Turkish investors in Greece • But, there is potential for increase, through joint ventures etc Thessaloniki,09/12/2010

  4. Establishing a sound base for strong cooperation among Greek and Turkish enterprises • Turkey – opportunities for Greek enterprises • High GDP growth • Strong & productive Industry • Large size of consumer market • Gateway to Central Asia and Former Soviet Union counties • Specifically for Northern Greece, because of geographical proximity • Greece – opportunities forTurkish enterprises • Geopolitical position of Greece • link for Turkish goods to Balkans & EU-27 • Important infrastructure convenience (Egnatia) Thessaloniki,09/12/2010

  5. Joint cooperation Greece - Turkey • Our common goal is to create: • Strong & internationally competitive economies • Boost trade & investment • Enhance and support extroversion • Investment in extroversion is an investment • in peace and security for our region • Let’s take the chance and make radical changes • to strengthen our joint cooperation Thessaloniki,09/12/2010

  6. Thank you for your attention Lakasas Dimitrios 1 Morichovou sq., 54621, Thessaloniki, Greece Tel: 0030 2310 535 333 Fax: 0030 2310 543 232 Email: info@seve.gr URL: www.seve.gr Thessaloniki,09/12/2010

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