Congratulations to my colleague Karine Asselin on her appointment as Canada's new ambassador-designate to Greece. Serving in that role has been an honour and privilege for me. I encourage you to follow her account and Canada in Greece for updates on our strong relations.

Following recent announcements in both Canada and Greece about lightening border measures, it was a pleasure to sit down with Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias to discuss our goals for increasing traffic in both directions. Air Canada Air Transat Athens Airport Canadian Tourism

Great globally diverse group on hand for the 1st ever C34 visit to UNFICYP.

Gained a better understanding of the challenges confronting communities & a deep appreciation for the women & men that serve here.

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Join us shortly on Facebook as we illuminate the Embassy in orange to show our commitment to taking concrete action on violence against women.

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In Canada, we know all too well about the destruction wrought by wildfires induced by climate change and their devastating impact on our communities. Greece: we are with you, every step of the way, mourning our losses and learning our lessons. #Greecefires #Canadafires

Canada condemns China’s conviction and sentencing of #MichaelSpavor in the strongest possible terms.

Complete statement here: bit.ly/3yCM9F7

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We asked Greek influencers to show their support for LGBTI+ human rights by wearing an Athens Pride mask and taking a selfie and they obliged. Thank you all for standing with us to be #VisiblyProud !

The application of #Cyprus for observer status IHRA was approved at #IHRAfromAthens today! Through participation in the Alliance, 🇨🇾 aspires to advance #Holocaust education, research & remembrance, reaffirming its strong commitment to combating #Antisemitism in all forms.

While I'm sorry not to have been in Greece for this big day, it was an honour to participate as Greece's flag was raised over Canada's capital. Thank you Mayor Watson and Ambassador Athanassiadou! #HometownHellenism

I was very pleased to speak with my Greek counterpart, Nikos Dendias to discuss 🇨🇦-🇬🇷’s strong partnership strengthened by shared commitments to multilateralism, the rules-based international order and democratic values.

Congratulations to Eldorado Gold's Ηellas Gold S.A. and to Ministers Kostas Skrekas | Κώστας Σκρέκας, Άδωνις Γεωργιάδης, Christos Staikouras and Sec Gen Alexandra Sdoukou. Your important new agreement will encourage others to #InvestinGreece while promoting the highest global standards for #SustainableMining .

Congratulations to Irwin Cotler on becoming Canada's Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism. Together with Human Rights, we look forward to supporting your work as Greece becomes the president of IHRA in 2021. #holocaustremembrance

Pleased to be part of “Fostering #HealthDiplomacy in the era of COVID19”, organized by elpida_association & @M_Vardinoyannis with Nikos Dendias Vassilis Kikilias @USAmbPyatt Deputy Managing Director Global Affairs @eu_eeas & The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) to discuss global health challenges and partnerships to address #ChildhoodCancer .

Today in #Greece , Minister Champagne attended a commemoration for Canadian Armed Forces members who died in the tragic helicopter crash last April in the Ionian Sea. 🇨🇦 thanks 🇬🇷 for its support following that day’s tragic events.

Just wrapped up a full week in #Cyprus discussing the benefits already being realized under #CETA , our Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Thanks to Commerce Minister Natasa Pilides, Finance Minister ConstantinosPetrides and Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis for your commitment.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on Cyprus’ 60th Independence Day: ow.ly/LLci50BGDmi

So pleased to finally be back in Cyprus and meet Lt (N) Erin Hawco, contributing to UN Cyprus on behalf of Canadian Armed Forces. She's the proud Newfoundlander and female peacekeeper behind #OperationSnowgoose . #WPSin2020 #ElsieInitiative

Pleased to meet Giorgos Koumoutsakos to present Canada's commitment to resettling vulnerable survivors of torture or sexual or gender-based violence. Thanks to IRCC for shaping Canada's contribution to addressing the refugee situation in Greece.

Legendary poet and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was born in Westmount, Québec, on this date in 1934. His talent and wisdom are deeply missed. Here in Greece, his house on Hydra remains a landmark.

A big day! Pleased to welcome the first direct flight of 2020 from Canada to Greece. Thanks to Athens Airport and Air Canada. Now passengers making essential trips between our two countries do not have to transit through others.