The Greek government has donated 200,000 vaccines to Libya in order to deal with the pandemic. According to a relevant announcement, Greece is the first country to donate vaccines to Libya, which were transported today by a special flight of the Air Force and handed over to the Libyan Government during an official ceremony organized at the airport of Tripoli.
The Greek government was represented by Mr. Ioannis Smyrlis, Secretary General of International Economic Relations and Openness of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Marios Themistokleous, General Secretary of the Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health. Libyan Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Omar Mohammed Saleh, welcomed the Greek delegation and received the donation.
During the delivery of the vaccines, Mr. Ioannis Smyrlis stated the readiness of Greece to assist the Libyan people with the necessary vaccines and other means needed to deal with the pandemic, confirming the repositioning of Greece in the region and the efforts the Greek government is making for the recovery of Libya.
The donation was made after the visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Frangogiannis, and the Secretary General, Mr. Smyrlis, to Tripoli and Benghazi on July 4 and 5 as well as after the establishment of the Greek Consulate General in Benghazi, the first one to reopen in the city after the cessation of hostilities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs further plans to organize a business mission, in the next two months, and to participate with a national stand in the food sector or the sector of construction materials as a tangible proof of the political and economic importance that Greece attaches to the development of excellent bilateral relations at all levels.
Latest News
Critical Week for Greece-Cyprus Cable
The study concluded that the social benefits of the interconnection, totaling 8 billion euros, far outweigh its 1.9 billion euros construction cost, resulting in a net social benefit exceeding 6 billion euros.
Roberta Metsola Re-elected President of European Parliament
Her second term will be for a period of two and a half years
ELSTAT: 1.5% Increase in Business Turnover in May 2024
The most significant increase in turnover in May 2024 compared with May 2023 was recorded from the enterprises of the Accommodation and Food Service Activities, sector which grew by 14.8%.
Cosco: Container Traffic Decline at Piraeus Port Continues
This strategic shift has diminished Piraeus's standing as a prominent Mediterranean port and a key transshipment hub post-Suez Canal.
Gov’t Eyes Return of Power Subsidies Amid Spike in Rates
According to reports, the government will resume an electricity subsidization program, given that forecasts cite disruptions – i.e. higher rates
ELSTAT: 6.3% Increase in Output Price Index for Agriculture and Livestock
The 6.3% rise in May 2024 is largely driven by an 8.8% increase in the crop output group, particularly due to changes in olive oil prices, and a 0.5% increase in the animal output group.
Balkans Blackout Highlights Climate Threats to Power Grids
The surge in electricity demand during the heat wave and the power deficit in Balkan markets have driven up prices in the Greek wholesale electricity market.
Greece in Top 4 Destinations Favored by European Tourists
Greece was selected by 5.9% of respondents who were asked where they would vacation this year, up from 5.4% in the same survey last year
Scope Affirms Greece’s BBB- Ratings; Revises Outlook to Positive
The international ratings firm raised Greece to investment grade in early August 2023
First Seaplane Test Flights to Skopelos, Alonissos, Skyros
After decades of on-again, off-again efforts to schedule regular seaplane routes to Greece's numerous island and coastal destinations the prospect now appears within sight