Deputy FM Amanatidis visits Greek community schools in Istanbul
Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis carried out visits to Greek community schools in Istanbul on Tuesday, 1 December.
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World leaders address the Paris COP 21 summit
As the COP 21 United Nations climate summit is underway in Paris, world leaders are discussing a historic global climate deal.
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EU and Turkey committed to their common future
Turkey and the EU discussed the importance of overcoming the common challenges ahead. In line with the conclusions of the European Council of 15 October, they agreed that the accession process needs to be re-energized. They are committed to carry further their existing ties and solidarity and adopt result-oriented action to prepare their common future.
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FM Kotzias is visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias is visiting the Islamic Republic of Iran, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Mardas, Deputy Industry Minister Theodora Tzakri, and a Greek business delegation.
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Foreign Minister Kotzias: ‘Greece and Iran are linked by at least 4,000 years of common history’
Kotzias: “The world is changing. Nothing is as it was. This is why foreign policy must be proactive. It has to be able, in a timely manner, to recognize the problems; to study and shape alternative solutions; to be able to choose the best possible strategy and, at the same time, ensure its implementation.”
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Donald Tusk: ‘this is an important moment for the EU and for Turkey’
In his introductory remarks, at the meeting of EU heads of state or government with Turkey, President Donald Tusk said: “[T]his is an important moment for the EU and I am sure also for Turkey. If the ambitious agreement that we are about to adopt is fully implemented, the 29th of November 2015 will be a crucial date in EU-Turkish relations.
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Federica Mogherini: ‘working closely with Turkey on many difficult issues’
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, in her remarks ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union with Turkey said: “We have difficult times. All of us know very well that apart from the meeting of today, both us, Turkey, but also the region, Turkish people, the European people are all living in very difficult times…”
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Mogherini – Poposki discuss reforms, fYROM name issue
Mogherini and Poposki meet to discuss reforms, fYROM name issue. Maintaining good neighbourly relations, including a solution to the name issue, also remains essential and concrete actions and results are needed without delay.
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Ambassadors visited refugee camps on Lesvos
EU member state Ambassadors to Greece visited Lesvos in order to be informed on the current conditions at the refugees and migrants reception and identification centers.
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EU Council President Donald Tusk discusses security with Albanian PM Edi Rama
EU Council President Donald Tusk, in his remarks following a meeting on Sunday with Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama, said: “Today in Tirana, Paris and Brussels there is fear, and there is hope. I am confident that hope and freedom are stronger than fear and terrorism…”
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