"Greece has certain peculiarities," Lazarou-Bakali said. "We need (new) bilateral agreements with other countries."
Experts also warned that tourism, a vital industry in Greece attracting some 14 million visitors annually, is also causing serious shortages on Greek islands, with many resorts relying on tanker shipments from the mainland to keep up with demand.
Some 30 Aegean Sea islands are facing serious supply problems, with half of them depending on shipments.
Tourism accounts for around 18 percent of Greece's gross domestic product. The Athens conference is being organized by several government ministries and the Association of Greek Chemists, with support from the United Nations Environment Program. It ends Sunday.
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