Greece’s new Permanent Representation offices in Brussels inaugurated

by Rebekah Gregoriades

Brussels, (CNA) – Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis inaugurated on Thursday the new offices of Greece’s Permanent Representation in Brussels, in the presence of Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos.

In his speech, Karamanlis said that Cyprus’ accession to the EU was an important development for the European future of Hellenism.

He furthermore congratulated Cyprus and President Papadopoulos for Cyprus’ accession to the Eurozone, which will be announced officially later on Thursday.

Karamanlis noted that Greece was working for a future of safety, prosperity and development, and at the same time strengthening the Mediterranean aspect of the EU.

Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Dora Bakoyianni said the Permanent Representation was the window of Greece to Europe and noted that it was the official point from which Greece’s voice was heard in the EU.

She added that Greece was contributing to forming the future course of the EU and that the new offices of the Greek delegation were just the beginning of the upgrading of Greek missions abroad.