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{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Congolese–Greek|Democratic Republic of the Congo|Greece}}
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'''Congolese–Greek relations''' are foreign relations between the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] and [[Greece]]. Greece has an embassy in [[Kinshasa]] and 2 honorary consulates in [[Kisangani]] and [[Lubumbashi]]. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has an embassy in [[Athens]]. Both countries are full members of the [[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]]. There is a small [[Greeks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Greek community]] in Congo.
'''Congolese–Greek relations''' are foreign relations between the [[Democratic Republic of the Congo]] and [[Greece]]. Greece has an embassy in [[Kinshasa]] and 2 honorary consulates in [[Kisangani]] and [[Lubumbashi]]. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has an embassy in [[Athens]]. Both countries are full members of the [[Organisation internationale de la Francophonie]]. There is a small [[Greeks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo|Greek community]] in Congo.
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==History==
==History==


During the 1950s the Greek presence in the Congo increased substantially with the arrival of Greek migrants from Egypt. {{Cn|date=January 2017}}
During the 1950s the Greek presence in the Congo increased substantially with the arrival of Greek migrants from Egypt. {{Citation needed|date=January 2017}}


===1960-1961===
===1960-1961===
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Greece has 3 representations in Congo. An embassy in [[Kinshasa]] and consulates in [[Kisangani]], and [[Lubumbashi]].
Greece has 3 representations in Congo. An embassy in [[Kinshasa]] and consulates in [[Kisangani]], and [[Lubumbashi]].


Relations between the two countries are good. The only pending matter is the issue of pecuniary damage for Greece nationals' assets nationalized under the former [[Zaire]]. {{cn|date=October 2021}}
Relations between the two countries are good. The only pending matter is the issue of pecuniary damage for Greece nationals' assets nationalized under the former [[Zaire]]. {{citation needed|date=October 2021}}


There are also a few Greek schools in Congo. {{cn|date=October 2021}}
There are also a few Greek schools in Congo. {{citation needed|date=October 2021}}


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 03:52, 28 June 2022

Congolese–Greek relations
Map indicating locations of Democratic Republic of the Congo and Greece

DR Congo
Greece

Congolese–Greek relations are foreign relations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Greece. Greece has an embassy in Kinshasa and 2 honorary consulates in Kisangani and Lubumbashi. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has an embassy in Athens. Both countries are full members of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. There is a small Greek community in Congo.

History

During the 1950s the Greek presence in the Congo increased substantially with the arrival of Greek migrants from Egypt. [citation needed]

1960-1961

In 1960, the Hellenic Air Force, in compliance with the Greek Governmental decision, sent the 3rd Transportation Squadron to Congo, to evacuated Greeks living in the country, and transport them to secured areas.[1]

In 1961, the Hellenic Air Force, contributing to the U.N. effort to restore order in the newly independent Republic of Congo, sent the Hellenic Air Detachment of Congo, consisting of 21 officers and NCOs. On 14 March 1961, the Hellenic Air Detachment was assigned under the command of the U.N. Air Forces and assumed responsibilities of conducting various UN missions, mainly transporting material and personnel. Later, the force have been augmented by 4 NCOs. On 9 November 1961, the Hellenic Detachment departed for Greece.[1]

Assistance

In July 2009, the Greek government pledged USD 500,000 through the UN High Commissioner for Refugees for humanitarian assistance to Congo.[2]

General

Greece has 3 representations in Congo. An embassy in Kinshasa and consulates in Kisangani, and Lubumbashi.

Relations between the two countries are good. The only pending matter is the issue of pecuniary damage for Greece nationals' assets nationalized under the former Zaire. [citation needed]

There are also a few Greek schools in Congo. [citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Greek Army. "CONGO-UNIKOM".
  2. ^ http://www.ana.gr/anaweb/user/showplain?maindoc=7007015&maindocimg=7002746&service=96
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