Sunday 2 October 2022

RETURN OF THE PARTHENON MARBLES TO GREECE.


 The Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, tells his British counterpart time is right for the return of the Parthenon marbles.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis is set to seek an agreement with his British counterpart, Liz Truss, over the return of the Elgin marbles to Athens, according to a statement published in the Sunday Times. 

"At a time Truss will be looking to build her credibility and when the UK is concerned in terms of its overall courage after the Queen's funeral it will be a fantastic gesture and that is what I will tell her," said Mitsotakis to Time's Matthew  Cambell.  

The Prime Minister shared his beliefs with King Charles with whom he has a good personal relationship. will have to remain neutral due to his position, but is supportive of the initiative to re-unite the Parthenon marbles.  

Mitsotakis stated that his belief is based on the discussions held between the two men when Charles was Prince of Wales and noted that the sentiment in the UK is shifting.

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