Kyriakos Mitsotakis: No retreat on the Parthenon Sculptures
The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, reiterated the government's firm position regarding the issue of the return of the Parthenon Sculptures. In recent statements, he emphasized that Greece will not recognize Britain's ownership of the monuments, while ruling out the possibility of an agreement based merely on the loaning of the sculptures.
The Greek side seeks the definitive return and reunification of the Sculptures at the Acropolis Museum. Mr. Mitsotakis underlined that any solution must respect historical truth and Greece's rights, rejecting solutions that would present the relics as "on loan" from the British Museum.
At the same time, in the context of protecting cultural heritage, the return of 48 historical relics to Greece was announced. These items had been removed in the past from the Holy Monastery of Panagia Eikosifoinissa, sparking intense interest in the restoration of our cultural property.
The return of the relics from the Eikosifoinissa Monastery constitutes a positive step for the repatriation of Greek treasures located abroad. The government continues its efforts, combining diplomacy with respect for the country's history and culture.
The issue of the Parthenon Sculptures remains high on the agenda of Greek foreign policy. The Greek government declares itself ready to continue the dialogue with the British side, with the goal of the definitive return of the monuments to the place where they were created.