The Foreign Minister of Greece, Nikos Dendias, has published some photos from the exhibition of Prime Minister Edi Rama, opened in Athens.
In the published footage, the head of government, who is on a two-day visit to Athens, is seen presenting his work to his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
"With the Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Edi Rama at the Opening of the Exhibition of the Prime Minister of Albania entitled "Improvisations", where works and sculptures are presented," writes Dendias in his post on Twitter.
With @PrimeministerGR Κυριάκο Μητσοτάκη and @ediramaal , at the Εγκαίνια της Τρωθυπουργού της Ταλβανίας entitled "Improvisations", where technical and sculptural works are presented. pic.twitter.com/OMI5Q8ZsG5
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) March 20, 2023
The exhibition named "Improvisations" was inaugurated by the Greek diplomat Dendias in "Zapion Megaro" in the Greek capital.
At the opening of the exhibition, Prime Minister Rama spoke to the audience, as he thanked the Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and the organizers of the event.
"I would like to speak a few words in Greek to address you to this beautiful audience. I am very grateful for this impressive hospitality and for this special event. It's the first time I visit a country as prime minister that I don't only have my notes in my bag, but also my art".
Rama described himself as "the best artist among all prime ministers", while showing that the exhibition is a version of his office in the Prime Minister's office.
"When I draw in my office, I don't think about what I'm doing with my hands, but I let my eyes do the work while my head is completely focused on the topics I'm discussing with my colleagues or decisions I have to make."
Rama invited the audience to see his works, as he said "art does not need translation".
"It is a pride that you welcomed me in this palace that has an extraordinary history. I don't think art needs to be translated, art speaks for itself. Art is not about telling people what they see, but about telling them what they don't see."
At the end of his speech, Rama thanked his wife Linda Rama who "supports him and helps him to be a better person".
Among the jokes, he said that "she has won the competition as an artist among us, as she has created Zaho, which is a masterpiece".