His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia met with the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, on Monday, 3 November, in Athens.
Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne, the Archbishop was warmly received by the Greek Prime Minister at the Maximos Mansion.
The meeting took place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, with discussions focusing on issues of mutual interest – chief among them the needs of the Greek diaspora in Australia.
Particular emphasis was placed on the pending agreement between Greece and Australia to prevent double taxation, which the Prime Minister assured is expected to be finalised soon.
Archbishop Makarios also briefed Mitsotakis on the activities and pastoral work of the Orthodox Church in Australia, reaffirming the Church’s unwavering commitment to preserving the Greek identity of the diaspora and strengthening its ties with the motherland.
Prime Minister Mitsotakis congratulated the Archbishop on the Church’s immense contribution to Hellenism in Australia, reaffirmed the Greek Government’s ongoing support for the Greek diaspora, and expressed his intention to visit Australia during the first half of 2026.
