Greece, Cyprus and Israel seem to be close to an agreement for the coordination of their expatriate organizations in USA, Canada, Australia, Great Britain and elsewhere, according to Fotis Fotiou, Cyprus Commissioner for Human Rights and Nationals Living Abroad.
“Our first aim is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding among us, so that we can work together in promoting common goals”, said Fotiou who was in Athens and has held relevant talks with Greek officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and representatives of Cypriot expatriate and student organizations in Greece.
Asked by CNA when this “coalition” will actually be active, he said that “we are still in preliminary stages” and that “good relations among the three governments make us optimistic that we will soon work together on this issue as well”.
Fotiou pointed out that “it is well known how powerful, influential and experienced the Israeli expatriate organizations are abroad”, and added that he has recently met with the Israeli Ambassador in London who confirmed that he too has “a positive approach” to this cooperation.
“There are many issues concerning our three countries that could be promoted and supported by the combined voices of our powerful expatriate organizations all over the world”, Fotiou concluded.