Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, His Excellency Mr Duncan Lewis, held a productive meeting yesterday with Greece’s Minister of Finance and current President of the Eurogroup, Kyriakos Miheirakis.
- Progress towards concluding a bilateral tax agreement between Australia and Greece. Such a treaty would reduce double taxation, encourage greater investment and trade flows, and provide clearer rules for Australian businesses and expatriates operating in Greece (and vice versa).
- The ongoing impact of events in the Middle East on the global economy, including disruptions to energy markets, shipping routes (notably the Strait of Hormuz), and inflationary pressures affecting both nations.
Ambassador Duncan expressed satisfaction with the constructive dialogue, underscoring the strong and growing economic ties between Australia and Greece. The meeting reflects continued high-level engagement as both countries navigate regional instability and seek to deepen bilateral cooperation.
The Australian Embassy post highlighted the ambassador’s pleasure in the exchange and reaffirmed Canberra’s commitment to advancing the tax treaty negotiations.
This latest contact comes amid broader geopolitical uncertainty, with Greece playing a central role in EU economic policy through Minister Pierrakakis’s Eurogroup presidency and Australia closely monitoring energy security and supply-chain risks in the eastern Mediterranean and Persian Gulf.
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