Declaring to investors that “Greece is back,” Greek Minister Christos Staikouras and other officials rang the closing bell for the special Greek day organized at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Tuesday.
For the 20th consecutive year, the New York Stock Exchange in cooperation with Capital Link organized a special ceremony, titled “Greek American Issuer Day” at NYSE, honoring Greece and celebrating the close ties between the US, the Greek American and the Greek Business Communities.
Greek and Greek American companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, together with Greek government representatives participating in the 26th Annual Capital Link Invest In Greece Forum, rang the “Closing Bell” at the New York Stock Exchange.
The “Greek American Issuer Day” was organized within the context of the 26th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum Series titled “Greece – Speeding Ahead Post Investment Upgrade” that had taken place the previous day.
The Forum was held on Monday, December 9, 2024 in New York, in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange, the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX Group), and major Global Investment Banks & Organizations. It attracted over 1,000 delegates.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) flew the Greek flag on Wall Street alongside the US flag, which was a moment of pride for the Greek delegation and high-level executives representing shipping and other companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
The active support and participation of NYSE, the world’s largest stock exchange, enhances the prestige and the visibility of Greece to a wider international investment audience, Capital Link said in a press release. It also shows the stable support of NYSE to Greece, the Greek companies, the Greek shipping industry and the Greek American Diaspora, it added.
Ms. Tara Dziedzic, Head of US Listings at NYSE, welcomed the Greek Delegation and the NYSE listed companies.
She highlighted the long-standing relationship between the New York Stock Exchange and the Greek and Greek American business communities. Also, she pointed out that NYSE’s commitment to the Greek American diaspora, the Greek shipping and business community and the listed companies, remains strong.
“Greece is back” as delegation rings NYSE Closing Bell
Following Ms. Dziedzic’s remarks, Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder, President & CEO, TEN Ltd., and Christos Staikouras, Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, each delivered brief remarks in honor of the day.
They referred to the increasing attractiveness of Greece as a business and investment destination, the internationalization of Greek businesses, the close relations between the United States and Greece across the board and also thanked the New York Stock Exchange for the long-standing cooperation and support and for hosting today’s event.
Minister Staikouras reminded that when he first participated in this event in 2019 ringing the Closing Bell, he had mentioned: “Greece is Coming Back”. Today, he can say “Greece is Back” and he reiterated the Greek Prime Minister’s message delivered at the Capital Link Forum the day before that “the Best is Still to Come”.
Dr. Tsakos highlighted the 22+-year journey of TEN as a NYSE listed company and emphasized the critical role of Greek shipping in global commerce and trade and the global supply chain.
Mr. Nicolas Bornozis, President of Capital Link presented to Ms. Tara Dziedzic a special commemorative plaque in appreciation and recognition of NYSE’s more than two decades of support to Greece, Greek Entrepreneurs, the Greek Maritime Community and the Greek-American Diaspora, fostering growth, collaboration and friendship.
Dr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, Founder & CEO of TEN Ltd., and Christos Staikouras, Greek Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, rang the “Closing Bell”, closing the trading session on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024, of the NYSE-New York Stock Exchange.
