After concluding a meeting with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades, United Nations Special Envoy to Cyprus Espen Barth Eide stated to reporters, "I think is is very important now that everybody acts responsibly and avoid further escalation and that we, as soon as possible, create an understanding that the oil and gas resources as President Anastasiades has repeatedly stated, is for all Cypriots".

Thessaloniki Mayor Yiannis Boutaris and the Minister of Macedonia-Thrace George Orfanos have scheduled a trip to Melbourne next month, in honor of the 30th anniversary of their sister city alignment, in addition to interested member of the private sector, regarding trade partnerships.