Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Loverdos begins official visit with arrival in Sydney

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Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad Ioannis Loverdos has arrived in Sydney, marking the start of his official visit to Australia and New Zealand, which will run from 6 to 23 October 2025.

During his visit, Mr Loverdos will travel to Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth, as well as Wellington and Auckland in New Zealand.

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Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Greeks Abroad Ioannis Loverdos was welcomed in Sydney by Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Stavros Venizelos.

The Deputy Minister’s itinerary includes a series of meetings with government officials, representatives of the Greek diaspora, and members of the educational, cultural, business and faith sectors.

Mr Loverdos was welcomed at Sydney Airport on Monday afternoon by the Ambassador of Greece to Australia, Stavros Venizelos, the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, George Skemperis, and Their Graces Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis and Bishop Christophoros of Kerasounta, officially commencing his tour of the region.

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