Importance of Tobacco in Greece: Chairman of S.E.K.E. S.A. Group Addressing JTI

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Oct.24.2023

Importance of Tobacco in Greece: Chairman of S.E.K.E. S.A. Group Addressing JTI

According to Greek media Kathimerini, Costas Karamanlis, Chairman of the S.E.K.E. S.A. Group, addressed Japanese Tobacco International's activities in Greece.

According to Greek media outlet Kathimerini, Costas Karamanlis, the Chairman of the Board of the Greek Tobacco Producers Cooperative Association (S.E.K.E. S.A.), gave a speech at an event organized by Japan Tobacco International (JTI) in Kilkis, Greece.

Karmanlis highlighted the historical significance of tobacco as a Greek economic product and welcomed the activities carried out by JIT in the region of Katerini. He emphasized that tobacco is a pillar of the Greek economy, and the commercial activities of JTI contribute to local economic growth, exports, and job creation.

He also stated that currently, JTI's influence in Southeast Europe is steadily expanding.

References:

[1] Ο Κώστας Καραμανλής για τη συνεργασία της Σ.Ε.Κ.Ε. με την Japan Tobacco

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