
“The situation in Ukraine is extremely worrying and the latest developments are particularly ominous. Greece’s exports to Ukraine and Russia are relatively low (€ 338.6 million and € 206.6 million respectively), but there are many companies – mainly in Northern Greece – that have significant activity in these countries,” the president of the Greek Exporters Association (SEVE), Giorgos Konstantopoulos stated in a statement, adding that the export companies of Northern Greece and much more of Western Macedonia, with the typical example of the fur sector, will be affected to a greater extent from the rest, that is why they must be supported by the Greek government so that they do not lose their international competitiveness “.
“Undoubtedly, the consequences of the crisis have not yet become apparent. Although it is too early to draw conclusions, the problems are expected to intensify and it is assumed that international supply chains, inflation and energy will be significantly affected. Greece, however, as a member of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with a huge volume of trade and exports to their members, as shown in the table below, respects and aligns with their decisions and actions governed by its values. international law “, the announcement concludes.


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