The decision comes after the chairman of the UK institution reiterated his desire to reach an agreement with Greece over the Parthenon Marbles

Other Greek treasures would come to London in exchange for a loan of the contested sculptures

Greek minister says move gives restitution discussions with British Museum "momentum"

Pandermalis, a revered archaeologist and professor, had also been outspoken in calling for the reunification of all the Parthenon marbles in Athens

"The arguments against their return to Greece are no longer tenable," argues art historian and museum professional Eleni Vassilika