On Wednesday, May 29, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Kotsiras emphasized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' steadfast commitment to promoting the Greek language and culture globally, addressing, via video message, the 10th International Summer University titled "Greek Language, Culture, and Media", which is being held in Boston, USA, and focuses on the dissemination and teaching of the Greek language to the Greek Diaspora in the USA.
In his message, Mr. Kotsiras underscored the pivotal role of the International Summer University in advancing Greek culture and language, as well as its significance in highlighting the contribution of media as a bridge for communication with Greeks worldwide. The Deputy Minister noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of its Strategic Plan for Greeks Abroad, has launched several initiatives to bolster the Greek language, culture, and the outward-looking orientation of Greek universities. Specifically, Mr. Kotsiras referred to the upgrade of the digital language teaching platform staellinika.com and the signing of a Cooperation Protocol with the "Study in Greece" National Agency to enhance Greece's presence in the international academic stage.
It is noted that the 10th International Summer University is sponsored by the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
May 29, 2024