Greek Delegation Visits Odesa: A Commitment to Collaboration
On October 21, 2024, the Acting Mayor of Odesa, Oleksandr Filatov, met with a delegation from the Hellenic Republic led by Dimitrios Skalkos, the Secretary General for International Economic Relations of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the parties discussed the current situation in the city, bilateral cooperation, and plans for Odesa's recovery amid the ongoing war.
«We are extremely grateful for your visit. It takes great courage to come to a country that is at war. We appreciate the support Greece is providing to Ukraine, particularly to Odesa,» remarked Oleksandr Filatov.
«Our visit is not an act of bravery, as true courage is living like you do, continuing to develop the city during wartime. We feel a moral obligation to support you,» stated Mr. Skalkos.
The Greek delegation confirmed its readiness to support restoration projects and assist in Ukraine's recovery. The work of the Friendship Parliamentary Group between Greece and Ukraine, which actively fosters cooperation between the two nations, was also highlighted.
In August 2023, the city of Corfu (Kerkyra, Hellenic Republic) hosted a group of children from Odesa for rest and recuperation. From August 28 to September 11, 2024, a group of children from Odesa (44 children and 5 supervisors) spent time at the camp of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens and all of Greece (Avlon, near Athens). Currently, efforts are being made to secure humanitarian aid from Greece in the form of work clothing for the city’s utility services.
