Greek Embassy welcomes Hellenic Army Academy delegation to Australia

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The Embassy of Greece in Australia, led by Ambassador Stavros Venizelos, recently hosted the Commander of the Hellenic Army Academy, Lieutenant General Anastasios Polychronos, reaffirming the growing cooperation between Greece and Australia.

Ambassador Venizelos presented the Commander with an honorary plaque. 

Lieutenant General Polychronos is visiting Australia as part of the Academy’s official mission to strengthen ties and explore collaboration with the Royal Military College.

During their stay in Sydney and Canberra, members of the Greek delegation met with military officials, community organisations and representatives of the Greek diaspora. 

Their final stop was Melbourne, where they visited Greek schools and laid wreaths at the Australian-Hellenic Memorial and the Shrine of Remembrance.

The mission includes senior Academy officials, with all meetings focused on enhancing educational links between the two countries and deepening ties with Australia’s Greek community.

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