Greece and
Jamaica have had continuous diplomatic relations since 1975.[1] Greece is represented in Jamaica through its embassy in
Mexico City (
Mexico) and through an honorary consulate in
Kingston. Jamaica is represented in Greece through its embassy to the
United Nations in
Geneva,
Switzerland and through an honorary consulate in
Athens.
Economic relations
According to the Greek National Statistical Service, Greek exports to Jamaica amount to $421,780 whilst Jamaican exports to Greece are $21,791. Jamaica's largest export to Greece is
Red Stripe beer.[2] In 2004 negotiators were initiated for a trade agreement that would eliminate double taxation between Greece and Jamaica, and bring Greek investors to Jamaica.[3]
References
^Kelly, Daviot (December 9, 2005).
"Greek ambassador - congeniality personified". Jamaica Gleaner. Greece and Jamaica have had continuous diplomatic relations since 1975. For the last seven years, businessman Garth Scott has been Honorary Consul-General, and has served with three ambassadors in that time.{{
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^"Jamaica".
Greece Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 2009-04-12. Trade: according to data from the Greek National Statistical Service, the trade balance with Jamaica shows a surplus for Greece and amounted to 399,989. More specifically, Greek exports to Jamaica amounted to $421,780 with imports at 21,791.
^Cummings, Bryan (August 20, 2004).
"Jamaica, Greece strengthen relations".
Jamaica Observer. According to Argyros, negotiators were close to signing a trade agreement that would eliminate double taxation between the two countries, and bring Greek investors to Jamaica.
