Greece ‘Displeased’ Over Cancelled Sunak Meeting in Elgin Marbles Row

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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis speaks during a news conference at Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, on Nov. 11, 2020. Costas Baltas/Reuters

The prime minister of Greece has expressed his “displeasure” over the decision by Downing Street to cancel his meeting with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in a row over the Elgin marbles.

Mr. Sunak was meant to meet with his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday, but the plans were cancelled “just hours before,” said the Greek prime minister.