Dendias travels to Berlin for talks on reform and growth efforts, investment

Development Minister Nikos Dendias was due in Berlin on Monday following an invitation from Germany's minister for economic affairs Sigmar Gabriel for talks that are expected to focus on the progress of Greece's economic reform drive, its efforts to attract investors, and Germany's participation in an investment fund for small and medium-sized businesses.

According to sources, Dendias is scheduled to meet on Tuesday with Gabriel, who is also Germany's vice chancellor, and with German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaueble.

During his visit to the German capital, Dendias is also expected to meet with Germany's deputy minister for economic cooperation and development Hans Joachim Fuchtel.