Ambassador Giscard El Khoury received Her Excellency Efthalia Kakiopoulou, Ambassador of Greece to South Africa, for a diplomatic engagement focused on the strong and friendly relations between Lebanon and Greece.

During the meeting, the two Ambassadors exchanged views on the longstanding ties between their countries and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining close diplomatic engagement and cooperation.

Strong and Friendly Bilateral Relations

Lebanon and Greece enjoy longstanding relations shaped by geographical proximity in the Eastern Mediterranean, historical connections and strong people-to-people ties.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the two diplomats to reflect on the positive relationship between their countries and the importance of continued dialogue in advancing areas of mutual interest.

Diplomatic engagements between ambassadors based in South Africa also provide an important platform for strengthening communication, exchanging perspectives on regional and international developments, and identifying opportunities for greater cooperation.

Advancing Diplomatic Cooperation

The engagement between Ambassador El Khoury and Ambassador Kakiopoulou reflects the continued commitment of both countries to maintaining strong diplomatic relations and regular dialogue.

The meeting further highlighted the role of diplomatic missions in building partnerships and strengthening cooperation between countries through sustained engagement and mutual understanding.

The discussions took place in a warm and cordial atmosphere, reflecting the longstanding friendship between Lebanon and Greece and the commitment of both sides to further strengthening their bilateral relations.