Christos Staikouras named Europe’s Finance Minister of the Year

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Greek Finance Minister Christos Staikouras has been named Finance Minister of the Year 2023 for Europe. The result was revealed by the Financial Times Group’s The Banker magazine.

In a statement, Staikouras said the recognition was a “distinction for Greece.”

“[The distinction] reflects the international community’s recognition and approval for the country’s progress and performance in the critical and repeatedly challenged field of the economy in recent years,” Staikouras added.

The Greek Finance Minister also recognised the efforts of the Greek people in improving the economy, mentioning “the adaptability and resilience of Greek businesses, and the hard work of the government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis.”

“This is an award that belongs to all: state, citizens, and businesses,” Staikouras said.

Source: The National Herald

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