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SAE's strategy for National Issues focuses on the recruitment of as many as possible international powers for the support of important issues to Hellenism and Orthodoxy.
Some organizations especially in Europe, have significantly contributed to the formation of a common policy with the Hellenic Government, while others have developed strategies in the countries where they live. Hellenes in Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States of America, have vigorously pursued public affairs initiatives to inform the centers of power in various countries.
We are engaged in as strong and sustained effort to maintain the focus of the US Administration and the European Union, in finding a just and viable solution and resolving the Cyprus conflict.
The official recognition of the Patriarch of Jerusalem Eirinaios by the Israeli Government has also been a priority for us. Towards that goal, SAE has secured the support of U.S. Congressmen and of leaders in the Jewish communities in Greece, the U.S. and internationally.
Worldwide coordination and the participation of all Hellenes in the efforts for the support of our National Issues, is a requirement for gaining even more influence at the decision making centers. The World Hellenic Community has managed to motivate the participation of not only elected Hellene members at various Parliaments of the world, but of foreign Members of Parliaments and Governmental Officials, to encourage progress and promote Hellenic National Issues.
" According to President, Andrew A. Athens, "One of our strategic goals in 2004-05 is to achieve a truly worldwide coherent voice on ethnic issues" .
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His Beatitude Patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and All Palestine
Irinaios A', confers the Grand Cross of the Order of the Orthodox
Crusaders of the Holy Sepulcher to SAE President, Mr. Andrew A. Athens
at the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
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