Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with US Vice President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Discussion focused on the Greek economic programme, the refugee issue, the Greek American cooperation, especially in energy investments, the Cyprus issue as well as the FYROM name issue.
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KOTZIAS: “In Brussels, the Cyprus issue is not a problem of statements, beautiful statements. It is a matter of hard work, to the benefit of the people of Cyprus.” OMIROU: “No country, apart from Cyprus, following the Second World War, has been subject to guarantees and guarantors.”
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The three Ministers discussed issues related to the refugee crisis, the escalation of terrorism and the situation in the wider Middle East, as well as developments in the energy sector.
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Newly elected MP Peter Fragiskatos with the Liberal Party of Justin Trudeau spoke on EmbassyNews.net about his priorities set for 2016 and the refugee/migration issue. As he said: “Canadians throughout our country have stepped up and expressed a desire to sponsor refugees from Syria, welcome them into their homes, and do whatever is required so that they feel welcome and a part of our community”.
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The subjects of discussion covered bilateral relations, including organisation of the Year of Russia in Greece and Year of Greece in Russia in 2016, and current international affairs.
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KOTZIAS: “We agreed that we have need of a vision for Europe; a vision that cannot be limited to just certain tools of diplomacy. HAMMOND: “I believe that Britain is good for Europe, and Europe, if we can get the right reforms, is good for Britain.”
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The election of Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the leadership of New Democracy closed a cycle of pendency in the main opposition party.
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A meeting with representatives of the Greek communities of Canada -chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanatidis- took place at the Foreign Ministry, to look at ways to solve the problems of the Greek community in Canada.
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Alternate Foreign Minister for European Affairs, Nikos Xydakis, met with Netherlands Foreign Minister Bert Koenders in Amsterdam today, within the framework of his short tour of Europe.
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Japanese Ambassador Nishibayashi: “Greeks need to make further efforts to create the atmosphere in order for Japanese companies to run business smoothly. It is not easy for them to run a company here… Recent capital controls also played a role and we hope this will be normalized as soon as possible, along with necessary reforms”.
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