Meeting with the Governor of the Bank of Greece, Giannis Stournara Today, Thursday, the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis.

After their meeting, Mr. Pierrakakis said: “We had a particularly constructive meeting with the Governor of the Bank of Greece in the context of our regular contacts and we will have, as he said. A meeting made in light of yesterday’s announcements to increase Unicredit Participation in its shareholder Alpha bankwhich, as the Commander said, is a vote of confidence, especially, I would say, in times of international uncertainties, both in the Greek economy and in the Greek banking system, in particular. “

And noted: “I had the opportunity to inform the Commander -among others -in a discussion of all the material about contacts with my counterparts and with commissioners about the development of the deepening of the savings and investment union. We deeply believe that the obstacles between European economies must be removed. As Mario Draghi has said, the obstacles that exist in the services are equivalent to corresponding duties of 110%» And he stressed how: “It is, therefore, very important to contribute to each of their role in this debate. And I would like to emphasize the Our support in the Greek banking system. We have made many announcements for the role it may have for its fighting tax evasion. A few days ago I just had the opportunity to announce the compulsory payment of rents through banks. “

‘We will do many other things for the Digitization of our financial system widely. We support the IRIS system, the national payment system. We deeply believe that the Greek banking system beyond the stability it has founded thanks to the very important efforts of the main governor and the Bank of Greece, He also has a very important perspective in front of him. “; ended up.

Stournaras: There are positive developments in the Greek economy

Mr. Stournaras in turn said: “We had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Pierrakakis to the Bank of Greece. As you know when he took office I visited him. He rewarded me this visit today. We said to establish these meetings that are essential. We chatted about everything. First, for the international situation and the situation in Europe. For the Greek economy. We did an overview of the budgetary, banking issues, everything I would say. Our conclusion is that there are positive developments in the Greek economy. Yesterday’s increase in its participation Unicredit to Alpha Bank certifies this success. It is not only the success of Alpha Bank, but of the Greek economy and the banking system as a whole. We talked about European issues, such as the savings and investment union. We are very positive about it. So we will continue these meetings normally. “