Consul of Greece in Perth meets with Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas

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The new Consul of Greece in Perth, Eleni Georgopoulou, met with the city’s Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas recently.

According to a Facebook post, Ms Georgopoulou and Mr Zempilas explored ways to deepen the connection between the West Australian city and Greece.

The meeting was described as “fruitful,” with both sides expressing optimism about building on the shared cultural and historical ties between Greece and the Greek Australian community in Perth.

The significance of Greek representation in Western Australia was also celebrated, with the Mayor’s leadership noted as a testament to the strong presence and contributions of Greeks in the region.

“One thing is certain: in Western Australia Greeks stand tall, both metaphorically and literally!” the Facebook post read, making a cheeky joke in reference to Mr Zempilas’ height.

The meeting marks another step in strengthening the already robust relationship between Greece and the Greek diaspora in Australia.

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