In his interview today on RAI, with journalist Elisabetta Casalotti, Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs Miltiadis Varvitsiotis called the agreement on delimitation of EEZs an “historic day for Greek-Italian relations.”
“Yesterday really was an historic day in the relations between the two countries, Greece and Italy, as they finalized an agreement on the delimitation of maritime zones. This was the culmination of a very long process. We could say that this agreement will significantly bolster stability in the wider Mediterranean region. It is, for the whole region, an example of political cooperation and maturity, also proving our ties of friendship,” he stressed.
Regarding tourism, the Alternate Minister noted that Greece is reopening its doors and that the Italians are welcome in Greece, as always. “We are happy to announce that they can start coming to Greece safely on 15 June, and gradually, in early July, all of the islands and destinations will be open,” he emphasised.
“This summer,” Mr. Varvitsiotis said, “will be different for everyone. The COVID-19 virus is here. We have to comply with distancing and safety rules. We can feel safe in Greece, as we succeeded in responding to the pandemic effectively. However, the pandemic isn’t over for the whole world, so we have to remain vigilant.
June 10, 2020