Press Briefings
March 9, 2022
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou (09.03.2022)
A. PAPAIOANNOU: Good morning. In the last two weeks, that is, since the last time we met, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has been engaged in a “marathon” of contacts, both in Athens and abroad, the agenda of which focused almost exclusively on the situation in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. I will come to […]
March 8, 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou to brief diplomatic correspondents (09.03.2022)
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexandros Papaioannou will brief diplomatic correspondents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 12.00. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1 Vas. Sofias Ave., Seferis Hall)
February 22, 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou to brief diplomatic correspondents (23.02.2022)
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexandros Papaioannou will brief diplomatic correspondents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 11.00. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1 Akadimias St., G. Kranidiotis Amphitheatre)
February 9, 2022
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou (09.02.2022)
A. PAPAIOANNOU: Good morning. We start holding regular briefings again, taking, of course, all the necessary precautions due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, the pandemic will persist I am afraid, so I am asking for your understanding. At least as long as it lasts, our briefings will continue to be held in this room, so that […]
November 11, 2021
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou (11.11.2021)
AL. PAPAIOANNOU: Good morning. First of all, I would like to apologize for not holding the briefing two weeks after the previous one, as I had promised, but, of course, as you know, I had several obligations abroad, not mine, I accompanied the Minister. So, for this reason we adapted our schedule and that is […]
October 19, 2021
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou (19.10.2021)
AL. PAPAIOANNOU: Good morning, I'm glad to see you again.Unfortunately, I was in Washington D.C. last week, so it was not possible to hold our regular briefing. As I will also be away tomorrow, that’s why we are holding the briefing today, Tuesday.Let's get straight to the point. Last week, the Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
September 29, 2021
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou (29.09.2021)
AL. PAPAIOANNOU: To begin with, good afternoon. Today we are meeting in a different hall, which is significant for all diplomats, since it is here that their entrance exams have been taking place, at least for the last 25 years, so you can imagine. And allow me to say, this is my first time sitting […]
September 28, 2021
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson A. Papaioannou to brief diplomatic correspondents (29.09.2021)
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Alexandros Papaioannou, will brief diplomatic correspondents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 13:00. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1 Akadimias St, Kranidiotis Hall)
September 16, 2021
Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Alexandros Papaioannou (15.09.2021)
AL. PAPAIOANNOU: Good afternoon. I wish you a happy winter season. I am glad to see you in person at last and I hope that from now on we will be meeting more often. First, on three procedural issues: 1) The briefing of the diplomatic correspondents will take place every two weeks, on Wednesday at […]