Toronto Economic Forum II: Greek-Canadian relations excellent

The very good bilateral relations between Canada with Greece and Cyprus were reaffirmed at a discussion in the context of the Toronto Economic Forum II organized on Monday, by the Delphi Economic Forum in collaboration with the Hellenic Initiative-Canada, the Hellenic-Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Hellenic-Canadian Board of Trade.

Greek Ambassaddor to Canada Konstantina Athanassiadou underlined that the relations are excellent and based on principles, "we are friends and allies. We are on the same side, the right side of history."

She also noted that despite the excellent level of relations, there are still many things that could be done estimating that apart from CETA there are many sectors on which we can develop this partnership, noting that the health economic relations always go together with the democratic values and respect.

On her part the Ambassador of Canada to Greece and High Commissioner of Canada to Cyprus Karine Asselin stated: "Our relations were never better. Our relations are warm and friendly but also dynamic," noting that the bilateral trade and investing bonds are steadily developing.

She also referred to the common democratic principles and values of Canada and Greece, the promotion of legal order and the respect to the law underlining that Greece and Cyprus are "stable democracies and very important for us".

Asselin expressed the hope that Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will accept his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau's invitation to visit Canada in 2024 with the Greek Ambassador adding that if this visit happens, "it would be a historic step in our bilateral relations."
The Canadian Ambassador also thanked all the Greek authorities and all those that helped in the repatriation of the Canadian citizens from Tel Aviv via the International Airport of Athens.