Greece and Spain Deepen Digital Cooperation at MWC Barcelona 2025

Barcelona, 4 March 2025 – A major milestone in European digital cooperation was marked on Day 2 of MWC Barcelona 2025, as a high-level bilateral meeting took place between Greece and Spain at the Spanish Pavilion.

The official meeting brought together Dimitris Papastergiou, Minister of Digital Governance of the Hellenic Republic, and José Luis Escrivá, Minister for Digital Transformation and Public Administration of the Kingdom of Spain. The dialogue centered on expanding strategic collaboration between the two nations in several key areas of digital governance and technological advancement.

Core topics included:

• Development and integration of E-Government services and platforms

• Collaboration on AI and emerging technologies

• Advancing cross-border digital infrastructure, notably 5G corridors

• Upskilling the public sector workforce and developing digital talent
  

This bilateral engagement highlights the shared commitment of Greece and Spain to align their national digital strategies with broader European Union objectives—contributing to the growth of the European Digital Single Market and enabling seamless cross-border innovation.

Supporting this initiative is the Innovation Technology Alliance, a flagship program of the Hellenic-Spanish Chamber of Commerce, which plays a pivotal role in translating strategic dialogue into tangible outcomes. The Alliance connects public institutions, research bodies, and private sector stakeholders to foster scalable, impactful partnerships.

As the collaboration between Greece and Spain continues to evolve throughout MWC 2025 and beyond, the Innovation Technology Alliance remains committed to facilitating progress, ensuring that bilateral efforts result in meaningful benefits for citizens, public services, and businesses in both countries.

Stay tuned for further updates from MWC Barcelona 2025 and ongoing Innovation Alliance initiatives.