"We express our abhorrence and unequivocal condemnation of today's arson attack on the French Institute in Athens.
This mindless and criminal act against an institution that is a symbol of Greek-French friendship and France's contribution to the cultural and intellectual life of Greece is doomed to fail.
Contrary to its intention, this barbaric and incomprehensible act will strengthen even further the deep-rooted friendship between the peoples of Greece and France, and the close cooperation between their governments".
February 27, 2017