| 词条 | Greece–Lebanon relations |
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Greece–Lebanon relations are the foreign relations between the two states of Greece and Lebanon. The relation between both people dates back to early antiquity, with the early trading activities between the ancient Greeks and the Phoenicians. In modern times, Greek-Lebanese bilateral relations are very good at all levels. Greece has an embassy in Beirut and Lebanon has an embassy in Athens. Both countries are members of the Union for the Mediterranean and the Francophonie. Greece is also considered as a spiritual reference for the Lebanese Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholic communities.{{Citation needed|date=February 2009}} HistoryThe Greek-Lebanese relations are traditionally very friendly and are characterized by mutual respect and trust. Along the historical nature between the two states, Greece has been a strong supporter of Lebanese political causes since 1948 and was the only country, along with Cyprus, to happily welcome Lebanese citizens during the Lebanese Civil War. In the diplomatic and political field, there is a good state of cooperation and a mutual support for candidacies. Greece actively supported Lebanon during the recent war. It responded immediately to the request for the provision of humanitarian aid and continues to contribute to the country's reconstruction, not only at an economic but also political level. The humanitarian aid offered by Greece to the Lebanese people, during the recent 2006 Lebanon War is estimated at € 2.5 million, including financial contributions. Furthermore, financial assistance offered by Greece through international organisations reached €273,500. At the recent International Donor Conference in Paris (January 25, 2007), Greece announced further assistance funds for the construction of Lebanese infrastructure, worth €5 million.[1] The president of the Hellenic Republic, Karolos Papoulias, carried out a state visit in Lebanon from 13 to 16 January 2004. During this visit, relations between Greece and Lebanon were further promoted through the signing of bilateral agreements and the meeting of the two countries' business communities. The Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis visited Lebanon at the end of August in order to be fully informed by Lebanese officials on the country's state of affairs, in view of Greece's presidency of the UN Security Council in September 2006. Other visits to Lebanon were also carried out by the head of the main Greek opposition party, George Papandreou and the Greek Deputy Finance Minister.[1] AgreementsMajor interstate agreements include:[1]
Cultural relationsGreece's contribution in the cultural field is significant, given that the Ministry of National Education and Religion grants 17 scholarships a year to Greek Universities and Technical Institutes. In Lebanon, there is an association of Lebanese Graduates from Greek Universities LLGGU presided by Dr.Georges Scheib and founded in 1994, whose members are approximately 140. Also within the framework of EU programmes, several Agronomy graduates have completed their studies at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania. The existing could have further exploitation for further educational and cultural cooperation.[1] Greeks in LebanonThe Greek community in Lebanon included no more than 2,500 people before the 2006 war, but most of them have been evacuated from the country with Greek ships, in order to avoid war operations. There is a Greek community and also a Hellenic Club in Beirut. Currently,{{When|date=June 2014}} there are an estimated 1,500 Greek citizens living in Lebanon.[2][conflict with below] There is a sizable{{Clarify|reason=vague|date=June 2014}} Greek Muslim population in Lebanon, namely Tripoli, which is usually overlooked by the Greek state. Recently{{When|date=June 2014}} the Greek Muslims have increasingly vocalized their opinion of gaining citizenship which is relevantly reserved for Christians. Enclaves of Greek-speaking Muslims who are derived from Greece recently{{When|date=June 2014}} following the violent expulsion of most Muslims from Greece along with historical Hellenic Muslims living in the region.[3] The Greek language is retained by most people in these communities. Greek Muslims make up a majority of Greeks in Lebanon with figures standing at over 10,000 people. Lebanese in GreeceThe Lebanese community in Greece currently includes approximately 30,000 citizens, concentrated mainly in the urban area of the capital Athens. See also
References1. ^1 2 3 Bilateral Relations - Lebanon Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Greece in the World. Retrieved on December 10, 2008. 2. ^Greeks around the Globe Quoted statistics of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad. October 12, 2004. Retrieved on December 10, 2008. 3. ^http://webs.uvigo.es/ssl/actas2002/05/08.%20Roula%20Tsokalidou.pdf External links
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