A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by five Greek organisations and the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI NF) is expected to serve as a roadmap for the future of bilateral cooperation between Greece and Australia in the business, industrial, and export sectors.

The Greek signatories include the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TCCI), the Greek Exporters Association (SEVE), and the National Chamber Network of Women Entrepreneurs (EEDEGE).

The organisations will soon appoint representatives to oversee the implementation of joint activities and initiatives.

The MoU aims to facilitate networking between Greek-Australian and Greek entrepreneurs through a centralised communication system.

It also includes the exchange of knowledge and the presentation of innovative Greek businesses in Australia via teleconferences and regular seminars, with the goal of creating benefits and potential investment and other opportunities.

Sophia Kounenaki-Efraimoglou, President of ACCI and EEDEGE, stated that the agreement will offer new opportunities for exports, investments, and the promotion of innovative Greek businesses in international markets. Vassilis Korkidis, President of PCCI, highlighted the memorandum’s paramount importance to the chamber.

Ioannis Masoutis, President of TCCI, highlighted the strong ties between Greece and Australia, noting that beyond the size of the Australian economy, the country has a significant and highly active Greek diaspora.

Simeon Diamantidis, President of SEVE, remarked that this cooperation marks an important milestone in collective efforts to strengthen trade relations, promote Greek exports, and support business development both domestically and internationally.

Fotini Kypraios, Chair of the HACCI NF Council, described the signing of the agreement as a historic moment for the National Federation of HACCI.

Australian Ambassador to Greece, Alison Duncan, and Greek Ambassador to Australia, Stavros Venizelos, both welcomed the initiative.