Greek PM sends congratulatory letter to Anthony Albanese after election win

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has extended his warm congratulations to Anthony Albanese following his re-election as Prime Minister of Australia.

In an official letter, Mitsotakis emphasised the strong and historic ties between Greece and Australia, highlighting a longstanding friendship forged through common struggles to defend freedom and democracy, as well as a shared commitment to peace, security, and international cooperation.

The Greek Prime Minister underscored both nations’ dedication to upholding a rules-based international order, always in accordance with the UN Charter and international law, including UNCLOS.

Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese celebrates re-election as Prime Minister during a Labor victory event in Sydney on Saturday, May 3, following a decisive win in the 2025 federal election.

Mitsotakis also paid tribute to the Greek Australian community, noting: “I am proud to note that the vibrant Greek community in Australia has played and continues to play a vital role in further deepening this friendship.”

He concluded his message by expressing his readiness to work closely with Prime Minister Albanese to strengthen cooperation between Greece and Australia, both bilaterally and through multilateral institutions, “for the benefit of our peoples and for the advancement of our shared values.”

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