The Prime Minister had a barrage of contacts with the top officials of the technology giants of Microsoft, Google and Meta today in Davos, in the context of the work of the World Economic Forum, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Specifically, she met with her CEO Microsoft, Satya Nadella and the president of the company, Brad Smith, with its president Google for activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Matt Brittin, and with its president Meta for International Affairs, Nick Clegg.
During the meeting with her leadership Microsoft Significant progress has been made in the digitization of the state and public services in Greece over the last three years.
“What I want to say, Mr. Prime Minister, is that everything you and your government are doing, and the progress you are making in building capacity, is fantastic to see. “I have not seen anything like this on this scale,” Nadella said at the beginning of the meeting.
“From our side, what excites me is the possibility of being a small part of your development path as a country. “We are very interested in working with a country that prioritizes efforts to build capacity at this level.”
“If you ask Greeks today what is the most successful reform that this government has implemented, 80% will tell you: the digital sector,” said the prime minister.
“The ability to communicate with the state from your mobile phone is a revolution in Greece. And, of course, we have only reached the top of the iceberg in terms of what we can do “continued Kyriakos Mitsotakis, while emphasizing that Greece was a pioneer of the digital vaccination certificate in the EU and organized a fully digital vaccination campaign.
The meeting also discussed the progress in the implementation of its investment Microsoft for the creation of a hub with three data centers in Attica.
The Prime Minister presented to Mr. Nadella and Mr. Smith the rapid development of the technological sector in Greece, the dynamics of start-ups, which attract strong investment interest from abroad, and the complex strategic advantage offered by the geographical position of Greece, the highly skilled workforce and connectivity to the wider region.
At noon, the prime minister met with its president Google for Activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Matt Brittin.
The meeting discussed the prospect of increasing Google’s investments in our country, the wider utilization of tools that Google already has in Greece for digital training and entrepreneurship programs, especially in the field of tourism, as well as the company’s plans for underground cables that will connecting Europe, Asia and the Middle East (Blue Submarine Cable System).
In the meeting with its president Meta for International Affairs, Nick Clegg, exchanged views on technological developments, the future of the internet and the opportunities that arise. In this context, it was noted that Greece can play a key role in promoting innovation in Europe.
During his presence in Davos, the Prime Minister visited Greek House Davoswhich promotes Greece as an investment destination, highlights Greek entrepreneurship and highlights the role of Greece in Europe and the world.
“I think it is a very important initiative, which is in line with the general change of the country’s image and its upgrading. A reality that is felt everywhere and it is very important that we can have a presence, a meeting place “said Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
“Besides, the usefulness of Davos is not only our public appearances, it is mainly the meetings and contacts that take place around the activities that are part of the official program. So know that the government will continue to support this initiative “continued Kyriakos Mitsotakis and added:” You are also putting your stone in a total effort to change the image of the country, attract investment and upgrade Greece politically and financially. “
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