Mark Allen
@MAllenDiplomat
Working on Canada-U.S. relations. Former Ambassador to Greece, High Commissioner in Cyprus and Perm Rep to ICAO.
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27-06-2018 22:12:22
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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
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
ekathimerini.com/opinion/116387…
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 .
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.
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
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.