The Foreign Ministry expresses its profound grief at the passing of Ambassador Emeritus Nikolaos Kalantzianos.Nikolaos Kalantzianos was a distinguished diplomatic employee, conscientious, intelligent and tireless. He served his country with passion and responsibility.Ambassador Nikolaos Kalantzianos entered the Foreign Ministry’s Diplomatic Service in 1973 and served in a variety of posts, including Consul in Izmir and Director of the Foreign Minister’s Office. He served as Greek Ambassador to the Vatican, Budapest and Luxembourg.Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias, all of the Foreign Ministry’s political and service leadership, and all of Nikolaos Kalantzianos’ colleagues express their deep condolences to his family.