Kikilias: Greek shipping, the world’s leading power, is shaping developments

“Greece is the world’s starring maritime power, with 20% of the planetary fleet and 60% of the EU fleet. With this seafaring tradition, our state is contiguous everywhere, shaping developments successful the sector, supporting economical growth, creating jobs, and contributing decisively to the prosperity of our homeland,” said Vasilis Kikilias, Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, astatine the London International Shipping Week.

Speaking astir the presumption of Greek shipping internationally, Mr. Kikilias emphasized that Greek shipowners and the Greek shipping assemblage bask large respect and that “we bash everything we tin to enactment and fortify it.”

He besides stressed that “Europe indispensable item its advantages against aggravated planetary contention truthful that European shipping continues to play a starring role.”

Subsequently, V. Kikilias met with the new UK Minister of Transport (responsible for maritime affairs), Keir Mather MP.

During the discussion, held successful a precise lukewarm atmosphere, peculiar accent was placed connected further expanding Greece–UK bilateral relations and strengthening practice successful the maritime sector. The pivotal relation of Greek shipping, which is based successful oregon operates from London, was besides highlighted.

Moreover, it was noted that, though the UK is not a subordinate of the European Union, the long-standing maritime ties betwixt the 2 countries stay strong and supply a unchangeable ground for further cooperation, with affirmative prospects for some economies.

Kikilias: Greek Shipping, the World’s Leading Force, Shapes Global Developments
Vasilis Kikilias with the caller UK Minister of Transport, Keir Mather