Australian Ambassador Alison Duncan meets President of Greece’s Parliament

·

The Ambassador of Australia to Greece, Alison Duncan met with the President of the Hellenic Parliament, Konstantinos Tasoulas, on Friday, February 2, to discuss the excellent relations between Greece and Australia.

During the meeting, which was held in Athens, Greece, Mr Tasoulas pointed out that the relations are characterised by historical depth, as well as the continuous support of the large Greek community in Australia. 

Other key highlights of the meeting included a discussion of the close bonds between the two countries, their shared stance on many international issues and their adherence to International Law and the Principles of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Duncan and Tasoulas
Ms Alison Duncan and Mr Konstantinos Tasoulas at their meeting last week. Photo: Hellenic Parliament.gr.

Ms Duncan emphasised the respect Australians have for Greek culture, noting at the same time that Greece is the birthplace of the democratic state.

The importance of Greek diaspora in Australia was also emphasised, as the 2021 census revealed that approximately 425,000 Australians declared themselves to be of Greek descent. 

Mr Tasoulas concluded the meeting by expressing his satisfaction with the establishment of a large Greece-Australia Friendship Parliamentary Group for the current parliamentary term, which will aim to further strengthen the relations between the two parliaments.

Source: Hellenic Parliament.gr.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

George Mastrocostas pushes ahead with project amid Gold Coast housing surge

As the Gold Coast races to meet a looming population milestone of one million residents by 2045, George Mastrocostas is pushing ahead.

Tina Stefanou explores Melbourne’s urban fringe in immersive ACCA exhibition

Artist Tina Stefanou’s latest exhibition, You Can’t See Speed, now showing at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA).

Sydney man Zacharias Giatras granted bail after Rockdale crash leaves man critical

Zacharias Giatras, a 19-year-old plumbing apprentice, has been granted bail after being charged over a serious crash in Sydney’s south.

The late Jim Diamantis remembered as community-minded family man

Adelaide businessman Jim Diamantis, co-founder of Diamonds Camera, has been remembered as a hardworking and compassionate family man.

WA government dismisses Basil Zempilas’ Commonwealth Games bid

The WA government has sharply criticised Basil Zempilas’ call for Perth to launch a late bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

You May Also Like

Suspect at large after Orthodox priest shot in France

A Greek Orthodox priest was shot Saturday while he was closing his church in the French city of Lyon, and authorities have locked down part of the city to hunt for the assailant, police said.

The Greek women with masculinised surnames

In an opinion piece for The Greek Herald, Mary Sinanidis write about Greek women with masculinised surnames.

‘It’s very difficult’: Material and labour shortages grip WA’s construction industry

A shortage of material supplies and labour have hit WA's construction industry as the state's strong economy translates into a building boom.