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26th\u00a0<\/em>issue<\/em>\u00a0In-On<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

“The development of the cooperation among the industrial parks within the countries where the modern silk road passes,\u00a0 as well as the establishment and construction of new ones is indeed the objective of the International Chamber of Commerce,” stressed in an interview to “In-On” magazine Mr. Nikolaos A. Vernikos as the founder vice president of Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce and also President of the Greek National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce.
\nQuestion:<\/strong> Tell us about the role of the International Chamber of Commerce?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> The objective of the Chamber is to promote investment and trade because we believe that this is the best way to consolidate peace and avoid war. In this framework, regarding the\u00a0 Silk Road, the Government of China as well as the countries\u00a0 that it passes through land and sea, play an important role in removing any obstacles to the mobility of people and goods.\u00a0 The investments\u00a0 which are made on both roads concern infrastructure works\u00a0 such as seaports. It has be noted that more than 90% of goods is\u00a0 transported by sea and the Greek shipowners own 20% of the international capacity in this field. That means, they are the first in cargo transfer.
\nQuestion:<\/strong> What role can Greece play in the “Silk Road”?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> Greece will benefit from the development of commerce and the mobility of people along the “Silk Road” since it is strategically located. The Chinese investment in Piraeus is a prime example. In fact, Piraeus is today the fastest growing port in the world. Also, the ports of Northern Greece (Thessalonica, Kavala, Alexandroupolis) also have great prospects for development because they can serve\u00a0 South East Europe. Another port of great potential, which is currently “inactive” is\u00a0 Astakos, located in Western Greece, due to its proximity to Italy. Most goods are shipped by containers. It is up to us to create a friendly business climate so as to\u00a0 make investments through land. Especially, as far as\u00a0 the processing of Asian products is concerned , it is important\u00a0 to be able to move freely, free of duty within the European market.
\nQuestion:<\/strong> Tell us about the “Silk Road”?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> Under the initiative of China’s President Xi Jinping concerning\u00a0 the revival of the ” Silk Road” in the 21st century, namely a road and naval route that could link\u00a0 Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe , on 9th December 2015 in Hong Kong the Silk Road Chamber of Commerce (SRCIC) was established. Personally, I participate in the founding members as President of ICC Hellas and I am Vice President of SRCIC’s first Board of Directors. The target of this Chinese Chamber is to promote the development of cooperation among\u00a0 silk businesses of the 21st century, in accordance with the “One Belt One Road” cooperation protocol (28\/2015) between the EU & China, highlighting investment and trade opportunities.
\nThe International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) urges , advises\u00a0 and helps the\u00a0 countries\u00a0 that\u00a0 the Silk Road crosses so as to modernize their customs legislation\u00a0 assisting them with uniform rules in order to avoid obstacles regarding the mobility of goods between nations.
\nIt is estimated that during the next 5 years\u00a0 China will import goods worth over $ 10 trillion while its foreign investment will exceed $ 500bn.
\nAdditionally, it is estimated that more than 500 million visits will be realized in the\u00a0 silk road countries by Chinese tourists. The SRCIC informs its members that opportunities will be offered for investment in telecommunications and the Internet as well as in transport, infrastructure, energy, trade facilitation and logistics along with business partnerships and cultural exchanges.”
\nThe SRCIC will, within the framework of its activities, set up an on line silk road platform which will\u00a0 provide information to its members, stressing particular emphasis on the Mass Media of the countries that the Silk Road passes\u00a0 regarding the opportunities for product promotion and services. The ICC anti-corruption practices will be promoted by providing information on its tools and also by projecting the ICC’s international conventions.
\n“Silk Road” will provide opportunities for investment and trade in the 60 countries it will link, with a total population of 4 billion people, affecting also\u00a0 countries in the rest of the world. It is estimated that infrastructure investments will be made to a scale of $ 1.5-2 trillion in the first decade and more than twice during the second.\u00a0 This will add 1.5-2% to global GDP.
\nQuestion:<\/strong> Tell us about the strategic plans of the Chamber in view of the “Silk Road”?
\nAnswer:<\/strong> These plans include the\u00a0 establishment of industrial parks which will\u00a0 ensure investor confidence in order not to get involved with environmental, town planning, urban and other similar problems that hinder the implementation of investment plans.
\nThe largest industrial park can be built in the port of Kavala, more particularly, in the areas of the industries that are no longer in operation. The key issue is developing\u00a0 cooperation between Industrial Parks in the countries where the modern Silk Road passes, as well as the establishment and construction of new ones.
\nThe role of Industrial Parks is fundamental as they contribute to
\n\u2022 The development of the country’s infrastructure
\n\u2022 The increase of competitiveness of the industrial plant
\n\u2022 The promotion of modernization
\n\u2022 The creation of employment
\n\u2022 The industrial decentralization
\n\u2022 The ecological conservation and rational consumption of energy and water resources
\n\u2022 The establishment of an integrated framework for smooth industrial design and delimitation
\n\u2022 The increase in tax base and revenue
\n\u2022 The increase in the living standards of the communities where they are located
\nIt is also worth mentioning that a special contribution to world trade will be the creation of an on line digital Silk Road, which will link its members worldwide by highlighting Silk Road’s opportunities for trade and investment. This unique on line facility constitutes a priority of the SRCIC work project.<\/p>\n

Curriculum Vitae
\n<\/strong>Mr. Nikolaos A. Vernikos is the President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC-Hellas) www.iccwbo.gr,
\nVice President the Silk Road Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (SRCIC),
\nMember of the Board of Directors of the Naval Chamber of Greece www.nee.gr,
\nMember of the Board of Directors of the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry
\nhttp:\/\/www.pcci.gr and Member of the Administrative Committee of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ODMED).
\nAlso he is: Chairman of the shipping companies of VERNIKOS Group www.vernicos.name and Nick. E. VERNICOS Tug and Lifeguard Consortium www.vernicostugs.gr, established in Istanbul in the 19th century.
\nVice President of\u00a0 VERNICOS YACHTS A.E. www.vernicos.com.
\nVice President of EUROCORP AE\u03a0\u0395\u03a5 www.eurocorp.gr.
\nVise President of Consortium Travel SA www.consortium.gr
\nWith a total experience of more than 35 years in the management of the largest companies in the country, he has served as Chairman and \/ or Member of the Board of Directors in\u00a0 companies such as: PPC, National Bank of Greece (France), Olympic Airways and its subsidiaries, Hellenic Shipyards in Skaramangas, Duty Free Shops, MINION Department store, Attica Group \/ Superfast Ferries etc.
\nHe has served as a Prefecture Advisor of Attica region and Piraeus for a decade.
\nMember of Coastal Transport Council
\nLloyd\u2019s Underwriting Member.
\nHe has represented Greece at international OECD and UNCTAD conferences.
\nAlong with his professional activities he deals with cultural and environmental issues. Apart from the National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST), he was also a member of the Board of Directors of the\u00a0 Hellenic Society for the Environment and Culture, the European Cultural Center of Delphi and the Society for the Creation of a New Building of the Hellenic Opera & Academy “Maria Callas”. He was the founder of the Contemporary Art Center of Kastella.
\nMr. Nikolaos A. Vernikos comes from the island of Sifnos. He was born in 1945 and studied Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business.<\/p>\n

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