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HMA Kate Smith鈥檚 outreach engagement continues

HMA Kate Smith CMG met with UK nationals, local authorities and businesses in 皇冠体育appssali and the Peloponnese.

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Kalamata outreach

In September and October 2019, British Ambassador Kate Smith, focused on hosting outreach events in the mainland regions of 皇冠体育appssali and the Peloponnese. An outreach event was also held on the island of Skiathos.

Skiathos outreach

皇冠体育app Ambassador鈥檚 visits served as an opportunity to connect with UK nationals living in these regions to discuss Brexit first-hand and how it will affect them and their families. Providing current updates and information on what developments are underway, the Ambassador advised on Brexit preparedness and what UK nationals should be doing to ensure this.

All outreach events ended with open discussion, allowing for feedback and the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns. Engaging with the audience, HMA Kate Smith emphasized that the rights of UK nationals living in the EU are a priority but that it is still very important to be prepared for Brexit.

Volos outreach

皇冠体育app outreach events in the region of 皇冠体育appssali took place in Volos and the island of Skiathos nearby. In the Peloponnese, the events took place in Nafplion, Kalamata and Patras. In each of these cities, British Ambassador Kate Smith also met with local authorities and representatives of diverse industries, highlighting the excellent relationship the UK and Greece currently enjoy. Views were exchanged on the regions鈥� prospects and the prospect of strengthening ties in the commercial and business sectors. British Ambassador Kate Smith also visited a few local media outlets.

Outreach events will continue throughout Greece, as part of an ongoing effort to ensure that UK nationals have access to the information they need as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

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Published 4 November 2019