On Tuesday, April 30, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Georgios Kotsiras and Christos Michalakelis, the President of the “Study in Greece” National Agency, signed a Cooperation Protocol. This agreement aims to connect Greek universities with the Greek Diaspora and promote the internationalization of Greek higher education.
As Deputy Minister, G. Kotsiras, stated, “Through our collaboration with “Study in Greece” Agency, we aim to strengthen the ties between Greek universities and the Greek Diaspora, providing opportunities for Diaspora and foreign students and researchers to learn more about Greek history, culture, and contemporary Greece. This cooperation supports our goal of preserving Greek identity and is part of the Ministry’s Strategic Plan for Greeks Abroad. We place particular emphasis on using digital tools to more effectively disseminate information about the increasing educational and research opportunities in our country and to enhance the connection between academic communities in Greece and abroad. By supporting the internationalization of Greek universities, we enhance our country’s international presence and bring the Diaspora youth closer to Greece.”
On his part, Mr. Michalakelis commented that “the signing of this protocol emphatically highlights the long and outstanding collaboration between “Study in Greece” and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, further securing institutional support from the Greek state. Establishing a communication and cooperation channel between the Diaspora Greeks and philhellenes around the world with Greek universities will contribute both to the international promotion of Greek higher education and to the connection of university internationalization with the promotion of the Greek language and culture. The strategic partnership between “Study in Greece” and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ensures the sustainability of outward-looking activities and significantly upgrades the Greek universities’ efforts to achieve a prominent position on the global academic map.
Additionally, summer and winter educational programs focused on the Greek Diaspora will be developed, offering online and in-person classes in Greek language and culture, in cooperation with Greek universities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will support these initiatives through its diplomatic offices and Diaspora networks to ensure broader visibility for Greek universities.
