Deputy Foreign Minister Terence Quick is carrying out his first visit to Istanbul in his new capacity. He was received in Istanbul by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and met with members of the Greek community.
With His All Holiness, the Deputy Minister discussed issues concerning the competencies he has taken on regarding Greeks abroad. Mr. Quick also attended the celebratory evening mass held at the Holy Church of Saint Menas, in Samatya, at which the Ecumenical Patriarch officiated.
In the same framework, the Deputy Minister visited the schools of the Greek community and in particular the Zappeion and Zografeion schools and the Great School of the Nation. He will complete his visit with a meeting with the Board of the Association for the Support of Greek Community Foundations (SYRKI).
The Deputy Minister will be returning to Athens this evening.
November 10, 2016