According to Ioannis N. Grigoriadis, the decision to appoint Greece’s former Syrian Ambassador as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ new special envoy for Syria is part of a wider attempt to refocus on the region, brought about by the escalation of tensions between Greece and Turkey. Speaking with Al-Monitor, Grigoriadis explained how “the Libyan-Turkish maritime agreement prompted a reaction leading to a complete reconsideration of Greek policy in the Middle East. As Greece’s economy continues to recover post-COVID-19, the Levant will be a new area of regional ambition for Greece.”

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