The issue of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures from the British Museum to Athens is to be raised with his counterpart, Liz Truss, when Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits London later this year, writes the Sunday Times, which is hosting an interview with the Greek prime minister.
As he explained to the newspaper, Kyriakos Mitsotakis believes that Britain is getting closer to a decision to return the Parthenon Sculptures: "At a time when the Trump administration will be looking to build credibility and while the United Kingdom is somewhat squeezed in terms of its overall image after the (Queen's) funeral, it would be a fantastic gesture and that's what I will tell her," he said characteristically.
Regarding King Charles, with whom he said he has a “good personal relationship,” the Prime Minister believes he is supportive of the reunification of the Sculptures, although he expects him to remain neutral due to his status. This belief is based on discussions the two had when Charles was Prince of Wales. “I think the climate has changed in the United Kingdom,” noted Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Asked about the meeting with Boris Johnson in London last November, during which the request for reunification was raised again with the then British Prime Minister repeating the British government's consistent position, Kyriakos Mitsotakis commented that "Boris is changing his views."
Beyond the central issue of the Sculptures, the Greek Prime Minister also referred to Greece's relations with Turkey, denouncing the spread of disinformation from Ankara and pointing out that the Turkish president "is pursuing a grandiose Ottoman vision - he wants to be a regional player and expects everyone to accept Turkey's greatness, which is simply not going to happen if it results in questioning Greek sovereignty."
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Regarding the case of surveillance in greece, Mr. mitsotakis stated The following: "I have Not managed to clarify the case. the Explanations were not sufficient and that is why i had to dismiss two People... if someone wanted to drive a wedge between me and PASOK, who are potential partners in a coalition, they have certainly succeeded."
Commenting on what the British newspaper called Greece’s economic “transformation,” Mr. Mitsotakis noted that “we still need to be careful,” citing the economic situation in Britain as an example. “If the United Kingdom can be shaken by following the wrong policy, imagine what will happen to Greece,” he comments. “If you need experience in negotiating with the IMF, we are here to help,” the prime minister adds, jokingly.
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