Athens, May 28 (QNA) - The President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sophia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou affirmed that the visit of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to the Hellenic Republic marks a milestone for deepening and expanding bilateral economic relations and raising them to broader horizons.

The President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry said in statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA) that the visit of HH the Amir would foster new partnerships in areas such as trade and investment, transport, energy, culture, tourism, sport, and other sectors, which increases the opportunities for bilateral cooperation and achieves the common interests of the State of Qatar and Greece.

She said that the visit of HH the Amir to Greece comes after a visit made by HE Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the State of Qatar last February, affirming the mutual keenness of the two countries to enhance cooperation between them.

Regarding the economic relations between the State of Qatar and the Hellenic Republic, Sophia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou affirmed: "The economic relations between Greece and Qatar have been progressively strengthened over the past decades. Both nations recognize the mutual benefits of fostering closer economic ties, leveraging their unique strategic positions and economic strengths."

She added that Greece, as a member of the European Union (EU), offers Qatar a gateway to European markets, and the strength of the Qatari economy and the international standing of Qatar's robust energy sector provide Greece with valuable investment opportunities.

"Concerning our trade balance, it has generally been in favor of Qatar due to its substantial energy exports to our country, while Greece exports food products, construction materials, and manufactured goods to Qatar," she said.

The President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry affirmed in statements to QNA that Greece provides many advantages and investment opportunities in the sectors of trade, investment, transportation, tourism, and other fields in which it has well-honed expertise.

"The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representing 120.000 enterprises that significantly contribute to Greece's GDP, actively supports the cooperation between the two countries, and acts as a trustworthy facilitator of networking connections and fruitful cooperation between the two business communities," Efraimoglou explained.

Regarding the prospects for future cooperation between Qatar and Greece, the President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry said: "Greece and Qatar can build a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership, by focusing on strategic dialogue, robust investment frameworks, energy cooperation, diversified trade, and enriching cultural and educational exchanges."

At the end of her statements to Qatar News Agency (QNA), the President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sophia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou stressed that "this collaboration not only aims to enhance the prosperity and stability of both nations but also contributes to broader regional and global objectives."

(QNA)