The Australian Ambassador to Greece joined the Greek Deputy Minister of Defence in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honouring all the Greek soldiers who served side by side with the Australian and New Zealand soldiers (ANZACS).
Ambassador Arthur Spyrou attended the event with Deputy Defence Minister Alkiviadis Stefanis on April 25, the day of commemorating ANZACS.
Joined by 🇬🇷 Dep. Minister of National Defence @AlkisStefanis & NZ Hon Con in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honouring all the Greek soldiers who served side by side with the 🇦🇺🇳🇿 ANZACs and gave their life for 🇬🇷#LestWeForget #AnzacDay @dfat @Hellenic_MOD pic.twitter.com/fNst1n5Jyb
— Australian Embassy, Greece (@AusAmbAthens) April 25, 2021
The Ambassador said that he "laid a wreath to honour the ANZACs who lost their lives in Greece."
He also said that he was "very moved to lay a wreath" at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Syntagma Square, Athens.
Very moved to lay a wreath & hear the last post at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier at 🇬🇷 Parliament - ANZAC Day 2021 - 80th Anniversary of Battle of Crete w/ Dep Defense Min @AlkisStefanis & 🇳🇿 Hon Consul. @AWMemorial @DarrenChesterMP @dfat @GreeceMFA @npanagioto @RealAntSimpson1 pic.twitter.com/8n1Jn35Ni4
— Australian Embassy, Greece (@AusAmbAthens) April 25, 2021
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