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The Greek PM expressed ‘displeasure’ that Sunak axed their meeting, saying he avoided talks on the disputed marbles.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis publicly expressed his frustration after British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak abruptly canceled their scheduled meeting in London. This last-minute decision came amidst a longstanding dispute over the Parthenon Sculptures, a contentious issue between Greece and the United Kingdom.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis to raise issue of ‘reunification’ of sculptures when he meets Rishi Sunak this week

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said he will raise the issue during meetings with Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer in London this week

Greece's prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Sunday he would push for the return of the Parthenon Marbles when he meets UK leader Rishi Sunak in Britain this week.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis has said he will raise the issue during meetings with Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer in London this week.

Issue not one of ownership but ‘where can you best appreciate what is essentially one monument?’

Kyriakos Mitsotakis due to meet Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in London next week

Sir Keir Starmer would not opposed any loan deal that would involve the Elgin Marbles being returned to Athens, according to reports.