Athens, 2 February 2022

President of Parliament congratulates President of Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe Tiny Kox

The President of the Hellenic Parliament Constantine Tassoulas extended his warm congratulations to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Tiny Kox for his election.

The full text of the letter by the President of the Parliament to the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe reads as follows:

"On the occasion of your election asPresident of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, I wish to extend to you both personally and on behalf of the members of the Hellenic Parliament our warmest congratulations and to wish you everysuccess in your important mission.

I am certain that from your position you will contribute substantially to the reinforcement of the role of the Council of Europe as the guardian of democratic values, the rule of Law and Human Rights, as well as to the further strengthening of international parliamentary cooperation.

It is an opportunity, as President of a prominent European Inter-Governmental Organisation, to demonstrate that the Council of Europe is able not only to promote debate and dialogue, but also to advise governments to encourage action, which is now more than ever necessary so as to respond to the important issues thatwe are faced with.

Please accept the expression of my highest consideration."

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