In the context of continuous actions to provide assistance to the Greeks in Sudan and to coordinate the efforts of a possible operation to evacuate them when the conditions allow, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias contacted twice on Saturday the High Representative of the EU, on matters of foreign policy and security policy, Joseph Borel.

It is recalled that Nikos Dendias also had a telephone conversation with the EU High Representative on Friday, after sending his letter regarding the “extremely worrying situation in Sudan”.

In his letter to the High Representative of the EU, on Friday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs noted his particular concern for the safety of the Greeks, including the 2 injured, and other European citizens in Sudan, also mentioning our country’s efforts to their protection and their release when conditions permit, according to diplomatic sources. The Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined the importance of the coordination of the EU member states and the primary role of the High Representative in the context of the efforts for the immediate and safe release of the Greeks, as well as the other European citizens.

In addition, he informed about Greece’s position on the need for an immediate ceasefire and reconciliation dialogue between all warring parties to ensure the stability and unity of Sudan.

Finally, it emphasized the paramount importance of Sudan’s security and territorial integrity to security in the Horn of Africa.

Following the communication with Josep Borel, Nikos Dendias also contacted the US Ambassador to Greece George Tsounis and the Chief of the General Staff of the National Defense Konstantinos Floros on Saturday. The focus was on providing aid to the Greeks in Sudan and efforts to free them.

Dimitris Manolis