Greek and Cypriot officials send Christmas messages of support to diaspora in Australia

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Greek and Cypriot officials have today issued Christmas messages of support to their respective diaspora communities in Australia.

The messages are from Greece’s President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou; Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Andreas Katsaniotis; Greece’s Secretary General for Greeks Abroad, John Chrysoulakis; and the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, Antonis Sammoutis.

Greece’s President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou:

Katerina Sakellaropoulou

In her Christmas message this year, Greece’s President Katerina Sakellaropoulou praised the Greek diaspora for their contributions to their new homeland.

Full message in Greek here.

Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Andreas Katsaniotis:

Andreas Katsaniotis.

In his Christmas message to the Greek diaspora in Australia, Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister wishes every a Merry Christmas and prosperous new year, before outlining Greece’s economic and political successes for 2022.

Full message in Greek here.

Greece’s Secretary General for Greeks Abroad, John Chrysoulakis:

John Chrysoulakis.

Greece’s Secretary General for Greeks Abroad, John Chrysoulakis, expresses the country’s full support of the Greek diaspora in Australia and stressed the Greek government will continue to serve the community’s needs.

Full message in Greek here.

High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, Antonis Sammoutis:

Antonis Sammoutis

In his Christmas message, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus in Australia, Antonis Sammoutis, wishes the Cypriot diaspora in Australia a joyful Christmas and New Year. He also stressed the power of the next generation to maintain Cypriot culture.

Full message in Greek here.

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