Political Relations

Greece’s stance

Greek policy is inspired by our sincere will to build an environment of peace and prosperity for all the peoples of the region, with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Improvement of the standard of living, protection of minorities, and respect for cultural and religious heritage are high priorities. We emphasize economic growth in parallel with stability. In this context, we voted in favor of Kosovo’s application to join the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

We fully support the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue under the auspices the EU, within a framework made possible by the conclusion of the Agreement of 19 April 2013, which gave considerable impetus to the two parties’ European course; a course Greece promotes for the Western Balkans overall.

Greece’s participation in the international presence in Kosovo

Greece participates in KFOR and EULEX, showing its tangible commitment to the aforementioned principles.

Cultural and Religious Heritage of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo

Both Greece and the EU consider the protection of the cultural and religious heritage of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo a main priority in the region. With regard to this issue, the Head of Greece’s Liaison Office in Kosovo, Ambassador D. Moschopoulos, performs the duties of EU Mediator for issues concerning the cultural heritage in question.