Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has personally written to the new Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras congratulating him on his posting in the top job.
As Victoria has one of the largest Greek diaspora communities, Mr Baillieu noted that the Victorian Government has always “enjoyed a warm relationship with the Australian Greek community.
“These are difficult times for Greece and the Greek people,” he wrote, “and I am sure that you and your New Democracy-led coalition will work hard to meet the challenges.
“The spirit of the Greek people, their tenacity in the face of adversity and their national pride will, I am sure, coalesce under your stewardship,” he said.
Mr Baillieu also stated in the letter that he hoped that Mr Samaras would visit Victoria in the near future and assured him that his visit would be “warmly welcomed by all Victorians”.