Alexis Tsipras Quotes


I have underscored my commitment to dialogue and cooperation with our neighboring Turkey, a country that plays an important role for the future of our region. But I still stress that the promotion of this important relations can only take place on the basis of mutual respect without threats of war and questioning of sovereign rights.


Citations

Tsipras, Alexis, and Barack Obama. "Joint Press Conference with President Obama and Prime Minister Tsipras." Obama White House Archives, 15 Nov. 2016.

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Alexis Tsipras
Alexis Tsipras
  • Born: July 28, 1974
  • Nationality: Greek
  • Profession: Politician

Alexis Tsipras is a Greek politician serving as Leader of the Official Opposition since 2019. The leader of left-wing party Syriza since 2009, he served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2015 to 2019.