Corfu, February 10 – The Ambassador of Georgia to Greece, Mr. Levan Beridze, visited Corfu yesterday, February 9, 2026, as part of the ‘Meeting of Cultures of Greece and Georgia’ event. He was welcomed at the Historic Town Hall by Deputy Mayors Spyros Chalikiopoulos, Nikos Vradis, and Christos Skourtis.
Promoting Intercultural Dialogue and Cooperation
The Ambassador’s visit was in conjunction with the ‘Meeting of Cultures of Greece and Georgia’, an institution that promotes intercultural dialogue and is organized on the island through the initiative of the Sinias Cultural Association. He was accompanied by the President of the Association and Deputy Mayor of North Corfu, Giannis Garnelis.
During the meeting, a substantial exchange of views took place regarding the development of collaborations in the fields of culture, education, trade, and sustainable tourism development. Particular emphasis was placed on religious tourism, leveraging the common elements of the Orthodox tradition shared by both peoples.
Educational Exchanges and Academic Mobility
Discussions also explored possibilities for hosting children in municipal camps and prospects for educational exchanges through schools and universities. Significant interest was expressed in cooperating with the Ionian University to enhance academic mobility.
The Deputy Mayors presented the comparative advantages of Corfu as a tourist destination and invited the Ambassador to visit the island during the Easter period to experience its unique, world-renowned Easter events firsthand.
Georgia’s Geopolitical Developments and EU Aspirations
For his part, Mr. Beridze expressed his strong interest in Corfu and provided an update on geopolitical and developmental developments in Georgia, as well as the country’s efforts to join the European Union.
The meeting concluded in a particularly positive atmosphere, with a shared willingness to continue dialogue and promote specific initiatives that will strengthen cooperation in the areas of tourism, culture, and education.
