Canada and Greece Sign Tourism Cooperation Agreement to Boost Bilateral Travel and Economic Growth

Travel and tourism plays an important role in promoting economic growth, developing places, and cultural understanding. They also increase cooperation and diplomatic relations between the nations.

At a meeting in Athens today, Greek Minister of Tourism Minister Olga Kefalgiani, and Canadian Ambassador to Greece, Karen Asilian, signed a memorandum (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector. The two countries have pledged to improve strategies and share opportunities for tourism between Canada and Greece to promote tourism and share insights on travel and tourism. Important focus areas include institutional cooperation, travel -related data exchange, and sharing the best methods for tourism operations.

Canada and Greece are involved in growing trade and investment relations, supported by Canada – European Union’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). In 2024, his bilateral trade reached $ 645.8 million.

Both countries have a great history based on mutual values ​​such as democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The strong cultural relations between Canada and Greece have been reinforced that about 300,000 Canadians and many Canadians of the Greek generation work and study in Greece, which have made the relationship between the two countries even more important.

The government is looking forward to deepening its bilateral relations with Canada Greece and expanding its tourism sector, inviting more international visitors to benefit communities across the country.