As the Foreign Minister notes, Greece maintains an attitude of principle, guided by respect for international law.
Greek Foreign Ministry calls Russian authorities’ decision to deport eight Greek diplomats unfoundednoting, however, that the consular authorities in Russia will continue to carry out their mission.
«We deeply regret the decision of the Russian authorities to declare eight officials of the Greek Embassy in Moscow, as well as the Consulate General in Moscow, as personae non grata. There is no basis for the decision of the Russian authorities to deport members of the Greek diplomatic and consular authorities to Russia, who, distinguished by their professionalism and high sense of responsibility, performed their duties in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Conventions. Diplomatic and Consular Relations“, States a relevant announcement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
And he adds that Greece maintains an attitude of principle, guided by respect for international law.
«It goes without saying that the Embassy in Moscow, as well as the Consular Authorities in Russia will continue to make every effort at their disposal to continue their mission in particularly difficult conditions.“, ends up.
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