Deputy FM Amanatidis: “We aim to strengthen the ties between Greece and Australia, a country where over 375,000 persons on Greek origin reside, and the 12th largest economy in the world.”
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The visit took place in the context of the current migration crisis and the run-up to the rotating EU presidency, that the Netherlands will undertake during the first half of 2016.
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Following their meeting, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, President of Egypt Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi and President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades agreed on a joint declaration…
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Nikos Xydakis and Michael Roth discussed the refugee/migration issue, the Greek reform programme and the recovery of the Greek economy, and a review was carried out of the course of Greek-German bilateral relations.
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Mogherini: “Freedom of expression is one of the most powerful weapons against radicalisation and terrorism. To better protect our citizens we need above all to build strong democratic institutions and a healthy democratic dialogue.”
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Foreign Minister Kotzias: “The country’s foreign policy is principled. It is founded on values. It serves the good of the country and the people. In contributes to providing relief to society. It produces stability, seriousness, optimism. It defends the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. Its criteria are the national interest, patriotism, the course of the EU and international developments, international law, internationalism.”
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“Greece is an important player in the region. It is at the center of a triangle of instability, with Libya and Syria at the base and Ukraine at the top. And it is a stable country that also radiates stability in the region.”
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Jean Asselborn, Minister of Immigration and Asylum of Luxembourg and President of the Council said: “We have undertaken today to act together on behalf of stateless persons: those who do not have rights, who cannot participate in any political system and who do not have access to any social benefits…”
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Greece has yesterday activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to benefit from material support to help cope with the influx of refugees and asylum seekers in the country. Greece has requested items such as tents, generators, beds, sanitary equipment and emergency first aid kits.
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The EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement will contribute to strengthening European and Vietnamese economies and societies through improved access to each other’s markets. It will also help trigger a new wave of high quality investment in both directions, and support Viet Nam’s transition towards a more competitive, smart and green economy.
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