Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad to visit Australia

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The Greek Herald can reveal that Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad, Ioannis Michail Loverdos, is planning a visit to Australia this year as part of a broader tour aimed at strengthening ties with the Greek diaspora and addressing long-standing issues.

Loverdos is expected to focus on some of the most pressing concerns raised by Greek communities across Australia, including chronic understaffing at Greek consulates in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, and calls for more support for Queensland’s Honorary Consulate.

The visit is also likely to include discussions around the Greek government’s Strategic Plan for the Diaspora, as well as progress on the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

The matters have already been discussed in detail with Greece’s Ambassador to Australia, Stavros Venizelos, and are understood to be key priorities for the Deputy Minister during his trip.

Also high on the agenda will be direct engagement with diaspora communities. Loverdos is expected to meet with local organisations, community leaders and individuals across several states.

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