Petros Molyviatis, Former Foreign Minister of Greece, Dies at 96

Petros Molyviatis, Former Foreign Minister of Greece, Dies at 96

Petros Molyviatis left a mark on Greek diplomacy. Credit: AMNA Petros Molyviatis, a veteran diplomat and former foreign minister of Greece, passed away at the age of 96 at Evangelismos Hospital, it was announced on Sunday. Molyviatis, a close associate of statesman Konstantinos Karamanlis, was born on the island of Chios on June 12, 1928 and entered the diplomatic corps after completing a law degree. As an ambassador, he was appointed as a repre…

At the age of 97 - His contribution was decisive on issues such as Greek-Turkish relations, the Cyprus problem and Greece's European path

By Nikos Stamatakis We are deeply saddened by the passing of a great Greek, Petros Molyviatis from Chios. You can read his biography here. His diplomatic philosophy and his contribution to Greek foreign policy are a typical example of a serious, realistic and patriotic approach. Although he was not a “career politician”, his influence was profound and timeless. 1. Realism and prudence He believed in realism and the avoidance of impressment or a…

Former Foreign Minister and close associate of Konstantinos Karamanlis Petros Molyviatis has passed away at the age of 97. Petros Molyviatis was born in Chios on June 12, 1928 and was a diplomat and politician. A close associate of Prime Minister and President of the Republic Konstantinos Karamanlis for decades, he was also the life chairman of the Board of Directors of the “Konstantinos Karamanlis” Foundation since 1983. He served three times a…

The President of the Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, expressed his deepest condolences on the death of Petros Molyviatis.More...

Petros Molyviatis, former foreign minister, dies at 97

Petros Molyviatis, a distinguished Greek diplomat, foreign minister, and longtime close associate of former Prime Minister and President Konstantinos Karamanlis, passed away on Sunday at the age of 97.