Meeting of Miltiadis Varvitsiotis with the president of the American Hellenic Institute

The message that “Greece recognizes, honors and respects the contribution of the Greek community to its progress and advancement” was sent by Deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Barvitsiotis from Washington today, during the meeting he had with the President of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) Nick Larigakis.

In particular, Mr. Varvitsiotis was informed about the issues that concern the Greek community in America and praised the contribution of members of the Greek-American community in highlighting national issues, strengthening Greek-US relations and promoting Greek interests and its promotion. Greek culture and the rescue of Greek values.

He pointed out, finally, that the Mitsotakis government is firmly on the side of the Greek community and seeks their more active involvement in Greek affairs, as evidenced by the legislation it introduced for expatriate voting.

The role of Greek #dispersion in the promotion of national issues, the promotion of 🇬🇷🇺🇸 relations and the preservation of our culture and values ​​is crucial. Productive discussion with @NLarigakisPresident of the American Hellenic Institute @TheAHIinDC. pic.twitter.com/4LBKOm2rYN

– Varvitsiotis Miltiadis (@MVarvitsiotis) March 14, 2022