Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in London, 19 November 2024.
"The discussion took place in an excellent atmosphere" as stated by senior diplomatic sources, while bilateral issues were discussed and the upgrading of cooperation between the two countries "at all levels" was agreed upon.
"Our European allies are essential to the security and development of the United Kingdom," the British foreign secretary, David Lammy said.
"We prioritize international trade, protecting our shared values and our role as committed members of NATO," added David Lammy.
With the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the foreign ministers discussed "cease-fire" options looking towards restoring international law.
Cyprus
The issue of Cyprus also occupied both ministers, as Greece and Britain are the guarantor powers on the island along with Turkey. The two men discussed the contribution of their countries to the reunification of the island in the context of the resolutions of the UN Security Council.
As Greece's term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council begins at the beginning of next year, the two sides discussed "the cooperation of the two countries and joint initiatives in the context of their joint participation in the United Nations Security Council" .
Finally, they discussed the ways in which Greece will contribute to the improvement of European Union - United Kingdom relations, which is the goal of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government.
Parthenon sculptures
Regarding the content of a possible agreement for the Parthenon Sculptures, diplomatic sources denied the reports that this has reached a conclusion.
The Greek side is open and participating in discussions as the reunification of the sculptures is a constant goal for Greece but any content that has been published is not confirmed by senior diplomatic sources.
This report from London correspondent for ERT Evdoxia Lyperi, published 20.11.2024
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