Australian Ambassador to Greece meets with President of the Hellenic Parliament

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Australian Ambassador to Greece Alison Duncan met with the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Nikitas Kaklamanis, in Athens for discussions on regional developments and issues concerning the Greek diaspora.

During the meeting, the two officials exchanged views on the latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a region currently facing heightened tensions. They also discussed Greece’s recently adopted legislation introducing postal voting for Greeks living abroad.

The conversation highlighted the importance of maintaining strong institutional cooperation between the two countries, particularly on matters affecting diaspora communities.

Both sides reaffirmed the enduring relationship between Australia and Greece, noting that the longstanding friendship between the two nations continues to be strengthened by deep people-to-people ties, including the large Greek Australian community.

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