New Greek ambassador draws on past Canadian diplomatic work to forge future ties
The new Greek ambassador says his open personality, combined with five years of experience at the Greek Consulate in Toronto, will help him succeed in growing a stronger relationship between Canada and Greece. Dimitris Azemopoulos presented his credentials to the governor general on Nov. 10, but it wasn’t his first time in the country. Mr. Azemopoulos first came to Canada back in 2009 when he was made the consul general of the Greek Consulate in Toronto. He held the
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