The Greece–Algeria Business Forum opened on the 20th of January in Athens with a welcome address by Mr. Vassilis Korkidis, President of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Vice President of ASCAME. In his remarks, he underlined that this forum marks an important step forward in strengthening economic ties between Greece and Algeria. He recalled the strong momentum achieved last September, when the Chamber took part in the International Africa Trade Fair – IATF 2025 in Algiers with both a national pavilion and a business delegation, showcasing Greek entrepreneurship and creating new opportunities for bilateral business cooperation.

Mr. Korkidis highlighted that “trade and investment relations between the two countries continue to grow, offering significant opportunities across key sectors of mutual interest”. He stressed that “logistics, transport, and maritime connectivity play a strategic role in this dynamic”. In this context, “the Port of Piraeus, as one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean and a major logistics and distribution hub, serves as a natural gateway linking Europe with the wider Mediterranean, North Africa, and beyond”.

He further noted that “this role is closely aligned with ASCAME’s mission to enhance economic cooperation and connectivity across the Mediterranean region, fostering synergies between ports, logistics chains, and business communities on both shores of the Mediterranean”.

The forum, co-organised by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Enterprise Greece with the support of the Algerian Embassy), stands as a high-level bilateral platform dedicated to advancing economic cooperation in key sectors such as energy, construction, infrastructure, shipping, tourism, technology, and pharmaceuticals. The event coincided with the 3rd Greece–Algeria Joint Interministerial Committee meetings, held in Athens on 19 and 20 January, further reinforcing the commitment of both countries to deepen their strategic partnership.

This forum played a pivotal role in strengthening Greece’s outreach to North Africa and the wider Mediterranean region. It opened new avenues for Greek companies in construction, maritime services, and technology, sectors where Greece holds a strong competitive edge. In addition, the event deepened institutional cooperation, laying the groundwork for upcoming joint committees and sectoral agreements.