FM Dendias: Greece will be part of the bright future of Odessa
epa09867425 Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias gives statements to the press outside the Greek Consulate General in Odessa during his visit in Ukraine, 03 April 2022. Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias arrived at Odessa, carrying humanitarian aid, which will be delivered to the Municipal Authorities of the city. Αccording to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the purpose of his visit, apart from delivering humanitarian aid, is to set up a permanent mechanism for the distribution of humanitarian aid, to meet with members of the Greek Diaspora, to reopen the Consulate General in the city, as well as to visit and assess the condition of premises inextricably linked with Greek history, such as the Museum of the Filiki Etairia. EPA/GEORGE VITSARAS / POOL
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Thank you so much for receiving me in these difficult times. I came here to reiterate the support of the Greek government, the government of Prime Minister Mitsotakis, and to manifest the close relation we have with Odessa, its past, and may I express the hope, with its future,” Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said.
“Because, what is clear even beyond the smoke of today’s bombs is that Odessa will have a bright future. The only thing I can say right now in these difficult times, is that we are going to be part of this future by helping you reconstruct this city and make it even more beautiful, even better.
Allow me to say, as a last remark, that I was very touched. I visited the building of the Filiki Etairia, the Friends’ Society, which is where the Greek Revolution started, and I found it as I had left it in July. With all the items stored in the basement, protected. So thank you so much. We very much appreciate the fact that you protected our common heritage. I can only hope the best for you in these difficult times,” he added.
Source: ANA – MPA
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