In a warm and cordial atmosphere, the Mayor of the World City of Ancient Olympia, Aristeidis Panagiotopoulos, welcomed Ioannis, Metropolitan of Zambia and Mozambique, to the City Hall, shortly after the signing of the truce during the ceremony of the Lighting of the Flame for the Winter Olympic Games.
This was followed by a substantive discussion focused on the Olympic Truce and the ways in which its message can be transmitted to the younger generation through targeted initiatives that highlight the timeless values of Olympism: peace, respect, cooperation, and excellence.
During the meeting, both sides agreed on the importance of promoting and disseminating the ideals of the Olympic Truce with full respect for culture, history, and the principles of Olympism, so that the messages of peace and excellence may inspire young people and, through them, the wider world.
With a shared vision and a spirit of cooperation, the Holy Metropolis of Zambia and Mozambique and the Municipality of Ancient Olympia jointly affirm their commitment to embracing the Olympic Truce in practice, advancing initiatives that foster peace, dialogue, and solidarity on a global scale.
