Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis in conversation with Robert D. Kaplan, the Robert Strausz-Hupé Chair in Geopolitics at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, during the 10th Delphi Economic Forum in Greece.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored his government’s commitment to closing the investment gap and attracting strategic capital during a discussion at the 10th Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday.
“In the early days of the crisis, capital was destroyed,” Mitsotakis said during a discussion with geopolitical analyst Robert D. Kaplan. “We’re now at 16 percent of GDP in investment. The goal is to reach 20 percent.” He described investment as central to Greece’s growth strategy and pointed to record levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years.
Beyond Greece’s traditional strengths in tourism and logistics, Mitsotakis highlighted rising investor interest in the technology sector, citing the country’s highly skilled talent pool and growing international recognition of its engineering graduates. “Many international tech companies now see Greece as a hub of human capital. The sector is punching above its weight,” he said.
He also highlighted the country’s export potential in agricultural goods and energy. “We produce high-quality products,” he noted. He added that Greece has also become an energy exporter and a leader in renewables.
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The Greek PM also pointed to Greece’s digital transformation as a critical factor in strengthening economic competitiveness. “We’ve leapfrogged other European countries in digitizing state services,” he said, adding that Greece was selected as one of the first EU “AI factories”. The country is already using AI to improve public administration and is positioning itself in healthcare and defense applications.
Reflecting on the broader economic course since the financial crisis, Mitsotakis stressed the importance of maintaining political stability and delivering results. “People remember what didn’t work,” he said. “Populist promises failed. What matters now is trust, delivery, and real outcomes.”
Asked about recent trade tensions, Mitsotakis welcomed the 90-day pause on U.S. tariff increases, calling it a “window of opportunity” for meaningful transatlantic dialogue. While keeping his comments brief, he reiterated the strategic importance of U.S.-Greece ties, citing energy, migration, and economic cooperation as key pillars.
The 10th Delphi Economic Forum opened on Wednesday, April 9, in Delphi, Greece. Held under the theme “Realignments”, the forum brings together global leaders, policymakers, and analysts to explore pressing issues including geopolitical shifts, energy security, innovation, and sustainability. The event runs through April 12.
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