US-Greek relations in focus in Thessaloniki
A discussion was held in Thessaloniki yesterday that focused on the emerging prospects of the northern port city following the impressive American presence at the Thessaloniki International Fair in September, which hosted more than 55 innovation leaders and 75 events and revealed the depth of US-Greek business and commercial ties. The discussion was organized by the Center for Civic Reform, the US Consulate and the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce.
US Consul General Gregory W. Pfleger, Jr, along with Chip Laitinen, economic counselor at the US Embassy in Athens, and Foresight CEO Alexandros Costopoulos, who is also a member of the Executive Committee of the American-Hellenic Chamber, held a discussion with more than 150 young people – students, young entrepreneurs and professionals from Thessaloniki – demonstrating that Greece’s young people are determined to move forward and seize the opportunities that come their way.
Pfleger stressed the US commitment to continue supporting Greece and enhance the enduring and multifaceted cooperation between the two allies.
Costopoulos highlighted the importance of the remarkable momentum in US-Greek relations recently, pointing to a profound interest from leading American companies and institutions in exploring all areas for synergies and investments in Greece.