Greece will not 'borrow' its own treasures, Mitsotakis says of Parthenon Marbles
Bulgaria's Rumen Radev said the two countries had left the shadows of the past behind them, and the 48 artefacts will go on display until 5 November before returning to the places they were taken from.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis asserted that Greece will not borrow or lend its own treasures, including the Parthenon Sculptures, during a speech in Thessaloniki. The Parthenon is a singular case that cannot be compromised by legal or technical issues, as it represents a living link to its natural and cultural origins.
Mitsotakis emphasized that the returning remains of Tsar Samuel, a renowned Bulgarian ruler, should serve as a symbol of restored justice, morality, and truth between the two nations. In return for the Bulgarian artefacts, Greece will receive 48 ecclesiastical relics from various monasteries and a monastery. This exchange of cultural treasures underscores the ongoing cooperation and mutual respect between Greece and Bulgaria in various aspects of their relationship, including economic, political, and cultural cooperation.
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