President Dr Irfaan Ali accepting the Letters of Credence from the new Ambassador of Greece to Guyana, Theodore N Tsakiris
Guyana continues to deepen bilateral relations across the globe and this time, it is seeking to enhance ties with the Hellenic Republic (Greece).
On Tuesday, President Dr Irfaan Ali accepted the Letters of Credence from the new Ambassador of Greece to Guyana, Theodore N Tsakiris, at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Georgetown.
During a meeting, discussions between the two officials focused on enhancing bilateral relations between Guyana and Greece.
The Guyanese Head of State emphasised that the two countries share a long historical relationship and similar values.
President Ali also informed the new Greek Ambassador that Guyana was embracing a multifaceted approach to development to ensure sustainability and longevity.
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd was also at the simple accreditation ceremony.
Bilateral relations between Guyana and Greece dates back to 1979.
Following President Ali’s assumption to office back in August 2020, the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, had sent a congratulatory letter to the Guyanese Leader and expressed a desire to see relations between the two countries further strengthened.
In her letter, President Sakellaropoulou related, “on behalf of the people of Greece and on my own behalf, sincere congratulations in your high mission and heartfelt wishes for the welfare and prosperity of the friendly people of Guyana.”
The Greek President had also expressed confidence that the existing relationship of friendship and co-operation between the two countries would be further strengthened to the mutual benefit of both peoples during President Ali’s term in office.
Prior to his appointment as the Greek Ambassador to Guyana, Tsakiris served in Cuba. He is replacing Ambassador Nikolaos Kotrokois, who was accredited as Greece’s Ambassador to Guyana in September 2015. (G8)
