Andrew A. Athens, President of the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) sent the following congratulatory letter to the newly elected President of the Hellenic Republic, Karolos Papoulias.

οΏ½The Members of the Board of the World Council of Hellenes Abroad (SAE) and I would like to congratulate you for your election by the Hellenic Parliament at the supreme position of the President of the Hellenic RepublicοΏ½, Mr. Athens mentions in his letter. οΏ½Your election offers great satisfaction to all Hellenes since it is a result of the wider acceptance of politicians and the society and recognizes your political courseοΏ½. 

οΏ½All Hellenes around the world wish you good health, strength and every success to the difficult work you have undertaken and we would like to assure you that Hellenism of the Diaspora, which you have always supported, will stand by you.οΏ½