Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Microsoft, Google, and Meta executives on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum at Davos on Wednesday, greekcitytimes.com reports.
With Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella and President and Vice Chairman Brad Smith, Mitsotakis discussed progress in Microsoft’s investment in Greece that will create a hub with three data centers in Attica. Mitsotakis presented Greece’s progress in digitization of state and public services the last three years, and the rapid growth of the technology sector in Greece, including startups.
“If you ask Greeks today what the most successful reform implemented by the government is, 80% will tell you it’s the digital sector. The option of communicating with the state through your cellphone is revolutionary in Greece,” the premier pointed out.
Mitsotakis also met with the President of Google’s Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Business and Operations Matt Brittin at Davos on Wednesday.
Among the issues discussed was the prospect of increasing Google’s investments in Greece, and the broader utilization of tools the company has already activated in Greece for digital training and entrepreneurship programs, especially in tourism. The company’s Blue Submarine Cable System, which will connect Italy, France, Greece, and Israel with high-speed data cable systems, was also discussed.
Earlier, the Greek premier met with Meta’s President of Global Affairs Sir Nick Clegg, with whom he exchanged views on technological developments, the future of the internet, and relevant opportunities.
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