Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister marks International Greek Language Day

·

Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Giorgios Kotsiras has sent a special message in honour of International Greek Language Day today.

Full message in English:

“Greek women and men of the world, friends of Greece everywhere and fellow compatriots,

With a pulse of thousands of years and remarkable resilience, the Greek language has accompanied humanity for centuries.

As a result of this rare journey, there has been an accumulation of unparalleled lexical wealth, capable of interpreting the densest and most complex meanings. Serving as the foundation of every science and influencing many Western languages, the Greek language thrives within foreign vocabularies, participating in a timeless cultural assimilation.

Greek, following the phenomenon of linguistic evolution, renews and enriches itself, interpreting modern contemporary frameworks and responds to new needs. Thanks to its unique descriptive power, our language has the potential to function as a compass which gives meaning to a complex world.

Friends, our era does not favour certainties. Reality revolves around a continuous series of small and large crises, prompting us to urgently seek mutual respect, justice, and harmonious coexistence. We seek words that give substance to the above concepts. And these words are Greek: Dialogue, Diplomacy, Democracy.

With these three words starting with the letter “D,” Greek words with a global significance, our country is campaigning for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2025-2026.

To close up, I would like to refer to another Greek word starting with “D” with global significance: Diaspora.

From its ancient Greek concept to the present day, the notion and significance of diaspora have remained almost unchanged. Diaspora, is the dispersion of seeds, the journey of Hellenism’s values across the globe. Diaspora, a precious “us” that extends to the ends of the earth and tells its own story, always in Greek…

Thank you, Giorgos Kotsiras.

www.antipodesfestival.com.au

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

Zeibekiko Festival Australia kicks off in Sydney with music, memory and movement

The 3rd Zeibekiko Festival Australia launched in dazzling style on Friday, 3 October 2025, at the Greek Community Club in Sydney.

Sydney father Artemios Mintzas identified as alleged Croydon Park gunman

Police have identified the man accused of opening fire on pedestrians, drivers and officers in Sydney’s inner west as Artemios Mintzas.

Service, culture, and unity: Greece’s new Consul General in Sydney sets out his vision

Greece’s new Consul General in Sydney, George Skemperis, speaks to The Greek Herald about diplomacy, unity, and the vibrant Greek Australians.

Greek school memories: Honouring the teachers who shaped our language and lives

Both the negative and heartfelt stories of Greek school have a way of becoming core memories for Greek Australians.

Spotlight on VCE Greek teacher Kristian Raspa

Sunday, October 5th is World Teachers’ Day and gives us the opportunity to celebrate the influential educators who have shaped our lives.

You May Also Like

GCM to consider naming proposal in honour of former Greek PM Andreas Papandreou

The Greek Community of Melbourne will consider naming a level of the Greek Centre in honour of former Greek PM Andreas Papandreou.

Tinder Cindy brings yiayia’s dating wisdom to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Jacinda Patty is 'Tinder Cindy' and she is hitting the stage at this years Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Victorian State Election 2022: Here are the Australian candidates of Greek heritage

Early voting has opened today for Victorians as the state election approaches on Saturday, November 26 this year.