Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Archbishop of Australia Makarios at the Maximos Mansion in Athens on Friday.

The discussions focused on the Archdiocese’s social and charitable work, Greece’s ties with the Greek diaspora, and the possibility of Greeks living abroad voting by post in the next parliamentary elections.

During the meeting, the Greek prime minister reiterated his support for the charitable and social work carried out by the Archdiocese of Australia, recognising its contribution to supporting Greek communities overseas.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis also referred to the possibility of Greeks living abroad exercising their right to vote, noting that, for the first time, Greek voters overseas will be able to cast their ballots by post from their country of residence in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.