He stressed that “external crises that, unfortunately, tend to become a new regularity and push for the search for new balances.”
In the conditions formed by Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport in order for Greek companies to become extroverted, competitive and to actively participate in the new balances that are being formed worldwide, said the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, in charge of infrastructure, Mr. George Karagiannisspeaking at an event of the Exporters Association of Northern Greece (SEVE).
Describing the context in which Greek companies are called to operate, Mr. Karagiannis spoke about “External crises which, unfortunately, tend to become a new regularity and push for the search for new balances”.
The Undersecretary of Infrastructure praised the role of exports the difficult period of severe restrictions due to the pandemic, where they played a leading role in maintaining the dynamics of the economy. In fact, he estimated that one should expect an explosive continuation for 2022, for which he anticipates, after all, the record increase in Greek exports that in the first months of the year exceeds 30%.
After emphasizing the leading position of SEVE in the national effort to reorganize the economy, Mr. Karagiannis noted that “The aim of stimulating employment as well as the development of innovative actions for the benefit of the local labor market and the prevention of the brain drain, which are its proclaimed principles, make the Association a natural ally of the government”.
On her side “The government through the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport supports your efforts, creating the technical conditions, creating modern and sustainable infrastructure. The export product needs fast roads, combined transport, to take advantage of the geostrategic position and dynamics of Thessaloniki, and Northern Greece “ stressed Mr. Karagiannis.
The Undersecretary of Infrastructure then referred to project schedule which is being implemented and has made Greece again “a big construction site sandpit”, while he added that the modernization of the institutional framework and the confrontation of the bureaucracy are the means that led to the achievement of the tendering and execution procedures of the projects.
Giving the outline of the projects in Northern Greece and especially in Thessaloniki, Mr. Karagiannis underlined: The radical modernization of Macedonia Airport, the upgrading of the port’s rail links, sustainable mobility projects within the city such as the Metro and Flyover and the dozens of new roads and rail projects in the periphery that favor mobility and mobility. “all together contribute to the shielding of the economy and society, to environmental cohesion, to the extroverted reflection of Thessaloniki and Northern Greece”.
Especially for Subway reiterated that the commitment for completion at the end of 2023 remains active, while by the end of 2022 construction sites will be set up for FlyOver.
The Undersecretary of Infrastructure made special mention of two PPP road projects whose tenders were approved by the Interministerial Committee.
The section of PPP projects includes the road project Thessaloniki – Edessa, a project of 360 million euros and a total length of 80 km, which will bring closer Thessaloniki and the port infrastructure with the rural areas and urban centers of Central Macedonia and was approved together with the work of Drama – Amphipolis by the Interministerial PPP Committee » said Mr. Karagiannis.
The next commitment that is being implemented at a very fast pace is development of the railway “In recent decades it has lagged behind,” the Undersecretary of Infrastructure said, adding that “this was the finding that led us to develop the largest railway project in the country, amounting to 4 billion euros, most of which is in the North.” Hellas”.
Listing the important railway projects, he stated that the largest is the railway line Thessaloniki – Archers with a total length of 206km, and a budget of 1.68 billion euros, while the critical project of the railway connection of the 6th pier of the port of Thessaloniki is progressing.
“Our goal is to turn the port into a freight hub for transport and logistics in Northern Greece with a direct positive impact and penetration in the Balkan and European markets” Mr. Karagiannis explained, adding that “At the same time, the construction of the road connection of the 6th problem with PATHE and the Egnatia Odos has already begun after decades of stagnation.”
He characterized both works strategic importance as they will significantly increase the possibilities of combined transport but also the overall competitiveness of the city port.
“For years, stereotypes and ideologies criminalized entrepreneurship and put obstacles in the way of creative cooperation with the State. This is now a definite past “, clarified the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, adding that” we promote competition in a regime of absolute transparency, we create conditions that favor both investment and entrepreneurship “.
At the same time, he called on Greek companies, in this difficult time, to support local communities, to be an example in this national effort to get the country out of this great crisis.
“This is your national duty, it expands your social and moral acceptance and it is the best and most resounding answer to those who for decades have been unjustly targeting Greek entrepreneurship” Mr. Karagiannis pointed out in closing.
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