During his career, he has also served in different foreign ministry positions under PASOK-led governments, including as deputy foreign minister from 1981 to 1989 and as foreign minister from 1993 to 1996.
U svojoj karijeri obavljao je brojne dužnosti u Ministarstvu spoljnih poslova pod PASOK-ovim vladama, uključujući i funkciju zamenika ministra spoljnih poslova od 1981. do 1989. godine i šefa diplomatije od 1993. do 1996. godine.