Deputy Foreign Minister responsible for the Diaspora Giorgos Kotsiras referred to the promoted actions for the practical support of the Greek language worldwide, in an interview with the radio "Parapolitika" on Saturday.
Kotsiras referred to the horizontal support, "for the first time after many years", of 43 schools and programs of Greek studies in 17 countries around the world, as well as the promotion of the interconnection of Greek universities with academic institutions abroad and the networking of Greek scientists of the Diaspora in collaboration with institutions such as the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the Study in Greece.
The expansion of the Greek language learning platform staellinika.com and a series of cultural activities further contribute to the promotion of the Greek language, culture and history and are warmly welcomed by Greeks abroad. "We have proven over the years that our relationship with Greeks abroad is our main priority. We are moving forward with actions and not in theory", stressed Kotsiras.
Referring to the foreign policy, Kotsiras underlined that Greece practices a policy of principles and has accumulated significant diplomatic capital, the result of which is its election to the position of non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.