Papadimitriou, and the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Mr. The dance group’s performance was organized and sponsored by the Greek National Tourism Organization ( The following day, July 22, 2017, an official bilateral meeting was held between the Minister of Economy and Development, Mr. The official ceremony included the performance of the national anthems of the two countries, accompanied by the raising of the flags, and followed by a performance by the dance group Horopaignio, that helped create a convivial atmosphere at the Greek pavilion until late afternoon. He congratulated the Greek delegation for the festive climate in the Greek pavilion and its message of sound energy resource management. The Kazakh minister, noting that the two countries are now marking their 25th year of diplomatic relations, emphasised how Kazakhstan aims to become an energy producing hub, linking Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Papadimitriou made reference to the friendly ties between the two countries, underscoring how Greece serves as an example to others, and whose government has made every effort to ensure the energy autonomy of its island archipelago while at the same time adopting the most environmentally friendly solutions. The Greek minister and delegation welcomed Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister, Mukhtar Tileuberdi, EXPO 2017 General Commissioner Rapil Zhoshybayev and officials of the government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Alexandros Katranis and the Director of GΝTO’s Moscow and CIS Office, Mr. Elias Athanasiou, the Greek Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Mr. Teti Perissaki of Enterprise Greece, the CEO of Enterprise Greece, Mr. Elias Xanthakos, the Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Dimitris Papadimitriou, who was accompanied by the General Commissioner of Greece to EXPO 2017 and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Economy and Development, Mr. The Greek delegation was led by Minister of Economy and Development, Mr. The first day of the photo exhibition was particularly moving, thanks to the keen interest of visitors to the Greek pavilion eager to see Greece as seen through the eyes of the Greeks themselves.

The celebrations began with the inauguration of a photo exhibition by Greek Instagrammers at the Greek pavilion. The National Day of Greece was celebrated in a festive and enthusiastic atmosphere at EXPO 2017 in Kazakhstan.

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