“The Republic of Korea and Greece share a very strong maritime relationship,” emphasized the Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, delivering his greetings as the official Guest of Honor at the reception for Korea’s national holiday, which was held at the Athens Concert Hall.
Mr. Kikilias thanked Ambassador Juseong Lim for the invitation, emphasizing that “we do not forget the Greeks who gave their lives in the Korean War (1950-53)”, while describing “the presence of war veterans and their families at the event as moving”.
Referring to shipping, he pointed out that “Greek-owned shipping – number one in the world – and Greek shipowners are first in orders to Korean shipyards, which are a top choice, due to their consistently high-quality services.” At the same time, he noted that the participation of representatives of the political and business communities in the event “is an indication of the high level of relations and the possibilities for further collaboration.”
In conclusion, the Minister announced his intention to visit the Republic of Korea soon, “with the aim of further strengthening Greece-Korea maritime ties.”
