According to an official announcement issued on Thursday, the foreign ministry has arranged for the immediate provision of economic and humanitarian aid to the people of Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina in response to the unprecedented floods in the region, that have forced tens of thousands to flee their homes.

The foreign ministry is in contact with the Greek Embassies in Belgrade and Sarajevo to ensure that the assistance will be coordinated and meet the needs of the flood-stricken populations.

Government vice-president and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos expressed Greece’s support to his two counterparts and assured them for the country’s readiness to send more assistance, underlining the Greek people’s swift response to the calls for economic and humanitarian aid.