US companies interested in ports, energy, tech, says ambassador

US companies are are keeping a close eye on planned privatizations of ports and other opportunities in the energy and technology sectors, US Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, said on Friday.
"The unprecedented turnout of American companies at the US pavilion at TIF demonstrated the strong interest from American investors hoping to get involved in Greece, taking advantage of privatizations, like the privatization of Greek ports, opportunities in the energy sector, and in other technology and knowledge-driven industries as the Greek economy begins to rebound," he said addressing the 9th Mineral Resources Forum held in Athens on Friday.

Pyatt said the mining sector "holds great promise for large-scale investment."
"If developed properly, using responsible, sustainable practices and with close coordination between government, industry, and local stakeholders, these...