'The Byron Theodoropoulos Lecture' on foreign and security policy

Greece and Europe

Speaker: Mrs Dora Bakoyannis

Date: 5/11/2007
Time: 6:45-8:00
Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building, LSE
Chair: Professor Kevin Featherstone

Mrs. Dora Bakoyannis, Greek Foreign Minister, spoke on the theme of ‘Greece and Europe’. She emphasised three policy areas: Greece’s position within SE Europe; Greece’s contribution to peace in the Middle East (including the issue of Iran and nuclear weapons); and the response to climate change.

The lecture was followed by questions from the audience, a reception and a private dinner. Ambassador and Mrs. Theodoropoulos were VIP guests.

A full transcript of the speech can be obtained here

Audio recording of lecture - Running time 1:12:40  Audio (MP3)

Related articles - Greek press and media
Mrs. Bakoyanni's lecture received great publicity in the Greek media.
See for example the reports of in.gr, in.gr (video) skai.gr, Kathimerini, Naftemporiki, flash.gr

Pictures from the event

L to R: Howard Davies, Director, LSE, Mrs. Dora Bakoyannis, Professor Kevin Featherstone,
His Excellency Vassilis Pispinis, the Greek Ambassador in the UK

Mrs Dora Bakoyannis and Professor Kevin Featherstone

Mrs Dora Bakoyannis greeting the audience.

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