Intervention on illegal immigration
Council of Europe
Speech at the launching of the Foreign Ministry-UNICEF joint awareness campaign on “The International Economic Crisis & child trafficking in the world”
It has been one of my priorities since I took up my post here at the Foreign Ministry to strengthen cooperation with international organizations on issues with a global dimension and of global interest, particularly in the case of organizations with a presence in Greece, ...
Speech at the Presentation of the Public Awareness Campaign on Refugees
It is not the first time that I join forces in a common effort with the UNHCR’s Office in Greece. There was – and I know that there still is - cooperation and communication between the UNHCR and the Municipality of Athens since my tenure ...
Speech at the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defense and Foreign Affairs
We are halfway through the year; a very crucial year for Greece and the rest of the world. The great tectonic plates of the global system have been set in motion. The framework that has been shaped after the fall of the Berlin Wall is ...
Address at AHEPA’s 87th Annual Supreme Convention – Minister honored with the 2009 Pericles Award
It is with great pleasure that I accept the 2009 Pericles Award. I deeply regret that I cannot be with you tonight in person to thank all of you for bestowing such an honor to me and express my appreciation and thanks.
Speech at the EPP’ s “Study Days”
I am very pleased to be amongst you this evening. All of us in New Democracy cherish the moments we spend in the midst of our European political family
Speech at the 18th Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
I thank the Lithuanian authorities for hosting the 18th Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. This initiative highlights the leadership role that Lithuania already plays in the OSCE, and the excellent preparations this country, its leaders and its society are taking to lead the ...
Opening remarks at the Plenary Session of the OSCE Ministerial
In the year 433 BC, the Battle of Sybota took place just across the sea channel which lies between Corfu and the Epirus mainland. It was by far the largest naval battle fought between Greek city-states until that time and the immediate catalyst of what ...
Address at a Memorial Event for Greek Victims of the Holocaust (Zappeion)
We are living in a globalized environment. Globalized, but – fortunately – not homogenized. In an environment the existence of which would be inconceivable without respect for our fellow human beings and their diversity. Greece is currently chairing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in ...
Excerpts at a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of the Czech Republic on the occasion of the conclusion of the Czech EU Presidency
It is a pleasure to be here. Let me congratulate the Czech Republic for successfully completing its first Presidency and for tackling difficult issues in a very charged – to say the least- political and financial environment.
Speech at the International Conference on “Climate Change and Challenges for Future Generations”
Speech at the International Conference on “Climate Change and Challenges for Future Generations”
Welcome speech at a Foreign Ministry event marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the ECHR
Welcome speech at a Foreign Ministry event marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the ECHR
Speech at the Economist Conference
It is a great honour once again to be among so many distinguished guests at the Economist Conference. I am particularly glad of the opportunity to speak from this podium about the challenges being confronted by the Western Balkans and the global community. After all, ...
Welcoming remarks at the 17th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
On behalf of the OSCE Chairmanship, I am happy to welcome you all to Athens for this important meeting - the second and concluding part of the 17th Economic and Environmental Forum on “Migration management and its linkages with economic, social and environmental policies to ...
Speech at an international conference entitled “Greece Reaching Global Markets: International Meeting on Food & Beverages”
Over the past few years, we have set as our objective the expansion of the Greek Foreign Ministry’s role, in order for it to be also a ministry for production.Our efforts have produced results.In the market world, it is now known that the promotion of ...