RSS 2.0 http://www.mfa.gr Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:19:02 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.mfa.gr/images/M_images/mfa_rss.png http://www.mfa.gr RSS 2.0 http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/statements-speeches/foreign-minister-avramopoulos-statement-on-the-outcome-of-the-iranian-presidential-elections.html Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos made the following statement regarding the outcome of the Iranian presidential elections:“We welcome the election of Hassan Rohani to the position of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and we hope that this development will mark a new page in Iran’s cooperation with the international community.We wish the newly elected Iranian President every success in his work, to the benefit of the peace, stability and prosperity of the Iranian people, and of cooperation between our friendly peoples.” http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/foreign-ministry-announcement-on-the-passing-of-honorary-ambassador-stephanos-stathatos.html One of the most important figures of Greek diplomacy, Honorary Ambassador Stephanos Stathatos, has passed away.Ambassador Stephanos Stathatos was a distinguished career diplomat – highly trained and with a profound sense of duty – who contributed significantly to shaping the country’s foreign policy.He served in Cairo, in Washington, D.C., and at the Permanent Representations to NATO and the UN. As Greece’s Permanent Representative to the EEC, he contributed decisively to the efforts toward Greece’s accession to the European Economic Community.He also served as Greece’s Ambassador to Paris, London, and the Vatican, and, after retiring from the diplomatic service, he participated... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/deputy-fm-tsiaras-participates-in-ministerial-conference-on-national-communities-abroad-paris-17-june-2013.html Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Tsiaras participated in the Ministerial Conference on National Communities Abroad, which was held in Paris, at the initiative of Minister Delegate for French Nationals Abroad Hélène Conway-Mouret.Within the framework of the Conference, the competent ministers exchanged experiences and views on the issue of nationals abroad and the organization of their communities.Following the Conference, Mr. Tsiaras met with his French counterpart, Ms. Conway-Mouret, with whom he looked at the progress that has been made on issues they discussed at their previous meeting, which took place this past February, in Athens.Mr. Tsiaras also met with representatives of the... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/statements-speeches/foreign-ministry-spokespersons-response-to-turkish-foreign-ministry-announcement-on-exploration-and-exploitation-of-natural-resources-within-the-eez-of-the-republic-of-cyprus.html Foreign Ministry spokesperson Konstantinos Koutras stated the following in response to a question regarding a Turkish Foreign Ministry announcement on the occasion of the opening of the second round of confirmatory drilling at field 12, within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the Republic of Cyprus:“As a sovereign and independent state, the Republic of Cyprus is moving ahead with the exercising of its sovereign rights within its exclusive economic zone. Rights that are fully guaranteed by international law and the Law of the Sea, and that are recognized by the whole of the international community, with the sole exception of... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/deputy-fm-kourkoulas-to-participate-in-the-president-of-the-republics-state-visit-to-serbia.html Representing the Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Kourkoulas departs for Belgrade today, accompanying the President of the Republic, Karolos Papoulias, on a state visit to Serbia from 17 to 19 June 2013.On the margins of the President of the Republic’s meetings in Serbia, Mr. Kourkoulas will have a separate meeting, on Tuesday, 18 June, with Serbian Deputy Prime Minister for European integration issues Suzana Grubjesic. http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/secretariat-general-for-intl-economic-relations-organizing-business-mission-and-forum-in-belgrade-18-19-june-2013.html Within the framework of the state visit President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias will be carrying out to Belgrade on 18 and 19 June 2013, the Foreign Ministry’s Secretariat General for International Economic Relations is organizing a mission of Greek entrepreneurs to the Serbian capital, as well as a Business Forum, which will take place on 19 June 2013.Those participating in the mission will have the opportunity to take part in Business-to-Business meetings with Serbian entrepreneurs and representatives of the country’s business agencies, as well as attend the proceedings of the Business Council. http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/deputy-fm-tsiaras-to-participate-in-the-ministerial-meeting-in-france-on-nationals-abroad.html Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Tsiaras will be in Paris on Monday, 17 June 2013, to participate in the Ministerial Meeting on Nationals Abroad, which is being hosted by his French counterpart Helene Conway-Mouret. http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/statements-speeches/foreign-minister-avramopoulos-statement-regarding-the-ert-issue.html Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos made the following statement regarding the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) issue:“We all know that the public sector is ailing. In fact, it is the main factor that contributed to the economic crisis. Drastic changes are required to put it order and make it healthy. ERT cannot be exempted from this decision. On its own, and not by the fault only of its personnel, is has all the characteristics of an obsolete operating and management model.In no way does this mean that public television is finished. The opposite is the case. Remedying it will make it more... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/top-story/statements-of-foreign-minister-avramopoulos-and-his-egyptian-counterpart-kamel-amr-following-their-meeting.html D. AVRAMOPOULOS: I had the very great pleasure today of receiving Mr. Mohamed Kamel Amr, our friend the Foreign Minister of Egypt, with whom I have met many times in the past, and we had said that we would start a new chapter in our relations as soon as possible We had an in-depth discussion of bilateral and major regional issues. And we reaffirmed what I would call the decades-old strategic character of our relations – relations that were further strengthened by the important bilateral agreements we just signed.We looked at the enhancement of our cooperation in the economic sector,... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/top-story/statements-of-foreign-minister-avramopoulos-following-the-dubrovnik-ministerial-meeting-on-the-tap-and-iap-projects.html D. AVRAMOPOULOS: I’m very happy to be here in the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, invited by my very good friend and colleague Vesna Pusic, who took the initiative to invite us here, along with my good colleagues from neighboring countries.We met here today as neighbours with a common vision for our energy future and as partners in our full support for the TAP and IAP pipelines.We reaffirmed our strong shared political will to back these two major energy projects that will play, in the future, a crucial role in the energy security of Southeastern Europe – and not only.Energy issues... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/foreign-minister-avramopoulos-to-meet-with-his-egyptian-counterpart-kamel-amr-13-june-2013.html Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos will meet at the Foreign Ministry at 11:00 on Thursday, 13 June, with his Egyptian counterpart, Kamel Amr.Their meeting will be followed by expanded talks between the Greek and Egyptian delegations, as well as the signing of bilateral agreements. Finally, the two ministers will make statements to the news media. http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/deputy-fm-tsiaras-attends-mass-in-celebration-of-his-all-holiness-ecumenical-patriarch-bartholomews-name-day.html Deputy Foreign Minister Kostas Tsiaras attended the Mass in celebration of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s name day on Tuesday, 11 June.Mr. Tsiaras was later received by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, with whom he discussed current issues within the framework of the excellent cooperation that exists between the Greek government and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/top-story/foreign-minister-avramopoulos-meets-with-his-uae-counterpart-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-al-nahyan-11-june-2013.html D. AVRAMOPOULOS: I had the pleasure and honor today of receiving the Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with whom we had very friendly talks, in an equally warm and friendly atmosphere, on issues of bilateral and international interest.We looked at the potential for further development, first of all, of our trade and economic relations. I briefed Sheikh Abdullah on our efforts to improve the economic climate. The creation of the right conditions for foreign investments is one of the Greek government’s main concerns. In this context, I had the opportunity... http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/deputy-fm-kourkoulas-to-participate-in-democratic-left-event-at-the-acci.html At 19:00 on Wednesday, 12 June, Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Kourkoulas will address an event being hosted by the Democratic Left party’s European Foreign Policy and Financial units on “The EU Banking Union and the Reconstruction of the Financial Sector in Greece.”The event will take place at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Hermes Hall (7 Akadimias St, 6th floor). http://www.mfa.gr/en/current-affairs/news-announcements/secretary-general-for-intl-economic-relations-5.html The Foreign Ministry’s Secretary General for International Economic Relations and Development Cooperation, Peter Mihalos, will participate at 10:30 on Wednesday, 12 June 2013, as a keynote speaker at the opening of the 4th annual “Mediterranean Oil Gas Conference”, at the Plaza Resort Hotel, Anavyssos.