September 24, 2013
Chair of International Association meets with the new Greek Culture Minister
David Hill, Chair of the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures met Greece’s new Panos Panagiotopoulos yesterday to discuss the government’s strategies for the return of the Parthenon Sculptures.
Panagiotopoulos has previously made statements that he intends to make their return a priority, but it will be interesting to see exactly what sort of approach to this he plans to take.
From:
Greek Reporter
Cooperation for Return of Parthenon Marbles
By Maria Korologou on September 24, 2013The return of the Parthenon Marbles was at the center of the meeting that the Minister of Culture and Sports Panos Panagiotopoulos held on Sept. 24 with the Delegate to the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures, David Hill.
Two months ago the minister visited Paris and attended a meeting with the Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, during which he reiterated the demand for the return of the Parthenon Marbles which are now exhibited at the British Museum.
After Panagiotopoulos’ proposal, Bokova agreed to exercise her personal and institutional influence and take an initiative so that the institution will be an intermediary to this purpose.The issue of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece returned to the news after the Sept. 24 meeting of the Greek Culture Minister with Hill.
Panagiotopoulos discussed with Hill the necessity of a common strategy with the International Association, the Committees and other international bodies who focus on civilization.
The Delegate to the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures is in Athens for the International Meeting of the Commissioners’ Meeting of October 6. The Greek Minister of Culture and Sports will again meet with Hill on Oct. 6 as he will also be present at the meeting to underline the importance of the Parthenon Marbles returning to Greece.
- Meeting of the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures in Athens : October 4, 2013
- Greek Culture Minister Panos Panagiotopoulos addresses the IARPS about the current strategies : October 7, 2013
- David Hill meets new Greek Culture Minister to discuss Parthenon Sculptures : October 4, 2007
- Discussions on the Elgin Marbles : July 20, 2006
- Could mediation through UNESCO offer a solution to the Parthenon Marbles issue? : October 3, 2013
- Former Canadian Governor General Michaelle Jean speaks out in support of Parthenon Marbles return : November 9, 2013
- Brazil joins the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures : May 16, 2006
- Marbles Reunited joins the International Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures : November 16, 2008
ParthenonSuisse said,
09.24.13 at 1:34 pm
RT @elginism: Blog post: Chair of IARPS meets with the new Greek Culture Minister to discuss Elgin Marbles issue http://t.co/hMClEX3oa4
ParthenonSuisse said,
09.24.13 at 1:37 pm
@elginism Good that the contact is established. Looking forward seeing #Panagiotopoulos also at the GA of IARPS on 6/10 in Athens.
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