Ivan Verbitsky, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Culture, discussed with Pantelis Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos, the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to Ukraine, the development of bilateral cooperation in the cultural sphere, particularly the preservation of cultural heritage, the exchange of expertise, and support for Ukrainian specialists.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Culture, the Greek side proposed launching cooperation with the European Center for Byzantine Studies, which specializes in the preservation of monuments, icons, and mosaics.
“We aim not only to talk about cooperation but to move toward concrete actions. In particular, we are considering the possibility of cooperation with the European Center for Byzantine Studies, which possesses the relevant expertise. We are ready to host Ukrainian specialists and cover the costs of their internships,” the press service quoted the ambassador as saying.
It is noted that the parties paid special attention to the issue of honoring the historical figure of Alexander Ypsilanti, who is associated with Ukraine.
In addition, the interlocutors exchanged views on potential cooperation within the framework of international cultural events, as well as the prospects for developing academic cooperation in the field of Ukrainian studies.
