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Athens News Agency: News in English, 09-03-27
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[01] Piraeus-Sydney port twinning proposed
[01] Piraeus-Sydney port twinning proposed
Melbourne (ANA-MPA / S. Hatzimanolis) -- Deputy Merchant Marine, Aegean
and Island Policy Minister Panos Kammenos proposed the twinning of the
ports of Piraeus and Sydney during a meeting with NSW Minister for
Finance, Infrastructure, Regulatory Reform, Ports and Waterways Joseph
Tripodi during his visit to Australia that was wrapped up on Thursday.
Kammenos also met with NSW Minister for Fair Trading, Citizenship
Virginia Judge, who is also the Minister Assisting the Premier on the
Arts, and outlined the dynamism of the recent Greek port policy
emphasizing that through international partnerships Greece has become a
major gateway for international trade and transportation in SE Europe.
In a meeting with Archbishop Stylianos of Australia, Kammenos referred
to the potential of Greek expatriate student tourism to Greek islands.
Kammenos also attended a reception hosted by the Greek Consul General
in Sydney on the occasion of the March 25 National Anniversary and met
with NSW Attorney General, Minister for Justice and Industrial
Relations John Hatzistergos and representatives of the Greek
community.
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