Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spoke of very strong relations between Greece and Great Britain upon his arrival at Downing Street. For his part, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, welcoming Mr. Mitsotakis, stressed that the relationship between Greece and the United Kingdom is of great importance to him.
Below is the detailed account of the brief dialogue between the two leaders outside No. 10 Downing Street:
-Boris Johnson: It is a pleasure to welcome my friend Kyriakos Mitsotakis back to London. We have been working for a long time to make this visit happen. And the relationship between Greece and the United Kingdom is of great importance to me, to us. This year we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the historic start of the Greek struggle for independence, with our support, in 1821.
-Kyriakos Mitsotakis: In 1821, that's when it all began, even though it seemed almost impossible.
-Boris Johnson: Although it seemed almost impossible, with the support of Lord Byron and others. It's great to see you.
-Kyriakos Mitsotakis: It is my pleasure to be Here. there are many issues that we can discuss, regarding our very strong bilateral relations. I recognize in you a true philhellene.
-Boris Johnson: A true philhellene. I would also like to say a big thank you, Kyriakos, for the leadership you demonstrated at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow.
-Kyriakos Mitsotakis: Congratulations to you too, Boris. It was a very complex project but in the end we are pleased.
-Boris Johnson: Great progress has been made. Thank you very much. Thank you.
According to government sources, Kyriakos Mitsotakis' meeting with his British counterpart Boris Johnson ended a few minutes ago.
Source: APE-MPA
