In return, many Greeks from Sicily and Asia Minor were brought to the interior of Greece to increase the number of defenders at the Emperor's disposal and to dilute the concentration of Slavs. Even non-Greeks were transferred to the Balkans, such as Armenians.
This exchange resulted in the relocation of Greeks from Sicily and Asia Minor to the interior of Greece to bolster the Emperor's military capabilities and reduce the influence of Slavs. Moreover, individuals like Armenians were also moved to the Balkans as part of this effort.