“We will never admit that the Sculptures rightfully belong to the British Museum. But again, we must be constructive and we must be innovative if we are to find a solution,” the prime minister said. Hair, who was on his campaign trail Thursday afternoon.

Mitsotakis also stated, “I would not like to publicly comment on our discussions. I would just say that without changing our basic position on the issue of Glyptos ownership, we are trying to explore a possible win-win offer that will suit both parties.”

When Mitsotakis was asked if he would accept the return of the marbles in the form of a loan, he categorically replied: “No, no. The word ‘credit’ is not part of what I consider a win-win solution.”

We remind you that the government is in discussions with the British Museum about the sculptures and how to find a solution so that they can be exhibited in Athens and London. Back in February, the museum’s president called the dialogue “constructive.”