Canadian MP Peter Fragiskatos: “The settlement of refugees is not just a government issue; it’s a national project.”

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”.

Read more

Japanese Ambassador: Greece needs a clear industrial strategy and a transparent tax system [interview]

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”.

Read more

PM Tsipras writes on his visit to Turkey

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, in article with Daily Sabah wrote: The times are difficult for peace and stability in our region. They call for a new level of communication and contact among countries that have the capacities and the will to ensure it based on trust and aimed at cooperation – whenever possible, not only when necessary – founded on international law…

Read more