Visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the industrial facilities of Prisma Electronics in Alexandroupoli
The visit of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to the industrial facilities of Prisma Electronics in Alexandroupoli highlighted the importance of strengthening high-technology production in Greece and creating highly specialized jobs.
During his visit, the Prime Minister toured the company’s production and research & development facilities, was briefed on projects being implemented by Greek engineering teams, and had the opportunity to see up close the MICE-1 nanosatellite, which was designed and manufactured at the company’s premises.
“It is truly a pleasant surprise here, in the border city of Alexandroupoli, to encounter a company of such high technology and expertise as Prisma Electronics. My warm congratulations for what you have achieved. For us, supporting high technology and innovation is a non-negotiable priority. And of course, as more and more resources are allocated to European defense, it is extremely important that there is significant Greek added value in the armaments programs currently being launched by the Ministry of Defense something you have already begun to implement. You should know that there will be continuous support from the Greek state for Greek innovation,” the Prime Minister stressed, underlining the importance of producing high value-added technology in Greece and supporting businesses that invest in knowledge and innovation.
The briefing also covered artificial intelligence applications being developed for the maritime and aerospace sectors, as well as the company’s participation in the FDI HN Frigate program. Within this framework, Prisma Electronics develops and produces high-specification electronic systems, strengthening the position of the Greek defense industry in international programs.
The visit underscored the strategic role of the high-technology industry in the country’s development trajectory.
The Prime Minister was accompanied by Deputy Minister to the Prime Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis, Deputy Minister of Interior (responsible for Macedonia and Thrace) Kostas Gkioulekas, Deputy Minister of Digital Governance Christos Dermentzopoulos, Members of Parliament from the Evros region, and the Regional Governor of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Christodoulos Topsidis.