France’s new ambassador to Greece, Nicolas Kassianidis, arrived in Athens on Monday, September 7, 2026.
A career diplomat, Kassianidis has focused throughout his career on issues concerning North Africa and the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean and the United Nations, as well as the promotion of culture and cultural heritage.
Born in Montpellier to a French mother and a French-Cypriot father, Kassianidis holds degrees from HEC Paris and the Paris Institute of Political Studies (IEP). He also studied at France’s École Nationale d’Administration (ENA).
His appointment reflects the French authorities’ intention to strengthen the Greek-French strategic partnership and expand cooperation between the two countries across all sectors.
“It is a great honour for me to represent France in Greece and to work on the ground to develop and make this unique partnership flourish,” the ambassador said.
