Greek-Zimbabwean relations
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Greek-Zimbabwean relations are the bilateral relations between Greece
and Zimbabwe
. Greece has an embassy in Harare
. Due to the economic situation, Zimbabwe has neither an embassy nor an honorary consulate in Greece.
There are three Greek language schools owned by the Greek community in Harare, the first has been in operation since 1954. There is a Greek high school, a Greek elementary school, and a Greek kindergarten.
In 1982, Greece agreed to provide Zimbabwe with economic, tourist, and trade assistance.
Starting in 2002 relations between Greece and Zimbabwe have been influenced by European Union
imposed sanctions. The sanctions include a ban on "visas to government officials, freezing their assets in the EU and a ban on selling arms". The last ministerial official visits took place in 1998.
The Holy Archbishopric of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa is under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Alexandria. Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria
, was put in place in December of 2004 to serve the Holy Archbishopric in Zimbabwe. In 2007 Robert Mugabe
met with Theodore.
In 2008, the Greek Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mihail Koukakis talked about two new aid projects for the people of Zimbabwe, a food programme worth $70,000; and $75,000 for Chivhu Hospital in Harare.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
. Greece has an embassy in Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
. Due to the economic situation, Zimbabwe has neither an embassy nor an honorary consulate in Greece.
History
The Greek community in Zimbabwe reached a peak of about 13,000-15,000 in 1972. It has since been reduced to about 1,100 Greeks or people of Greek origin from the instability in Zimbabwe.There are three Greek language schools owned by the Greek community in Harare, the first has been in operation since 1954. There is a Greek high school, a Greek elementary school, and a Greek kindergarten.
In 1982, Greece agreed to provide Zimbabwe with economic, tourist, and trade assistance.
Starting in 2002 relations between Greece and Zimbabwe have been influenced by European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
imposed sanctions. The sanctions include a ban on "visas to government officials, freezing their assets in the EU and a ban on selling arms". The last ministerial official visits took place in 1998.
The Holy Archbishopric of Zimbabwe and Southern Africa is under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Alexandria. Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria
Patriarch Theodore II of Alexandria
Theodore II is the current Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa...
, was put in place in December of 2004 to serve the Holy Archbishopric in Zimbabwe. In 2007 Robert Mugabe
Robert Mugabe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the President of Zimbabwe. As one of the leaders of the liberation movement against white-minority rule, he was elected into power in 1980...
met with Theodore.
In 2008, the Greek Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mihail Koukakis talked about two new aid projects for the people of Zimbabwe, a food programme worth $70,000; and $75,000 for Chivhu Hospital in Harare.
See also
- Foreign relations of GreeceForeign relations of GreeceProminent issues in Greek foreign policy include the enduring dispute over Cyprus and differences with Turkey over the Aegean, the dispute over the name of the Republic of Macedonia , and relations with the United States.-Overview:Greece has diplomatic relations with almost all the...
- Foreign relations of ZimbabweForeign relations of ZimbabweThe foreign relations of Zimbabwe emphasize a close relationship with the People's Republic of China and South Africa, nations with close economic ties to Zimbabwe.-People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union:...
- Greeks in ZimbabweGreeks in ZimbabweThe Greek community in Zimbabwe comprises about 2,500 of Greek origin, almost half of them from Cyprus. Zimbabwe currently hosts eleven Greek Orthodox churches and fifteen Greek associations and humanitarian organizations.-History:...
External links
- Reuters Greece and Zimbabwe Reach Accord on Aid, June 2, 1982
- Xinhua Zimbabwe president meets Pope Theodore II February 13, 2007