PRIME MINISTER EXALTS THE STRENGTH AND POWER OF GREEKS LIVING ABROAD Athens, September 11 (M.P.A.) While expounding on the ruling party's foreign policy, Prime Minister and PASOK President Kostas Simitis also exalted the Council of Overseas Hellenism and signified the role the expatriated Greeks are called upon to take in order to promote the nation's interests. Mr. Simitis pointed out that the threat of Turkish expansionism and the challenge of reforming the European Union, coupled with the opportunities in the Balkans and southeastern Mediterranean necessitate the input of Greeks living all over the world. When asked if he plans to reinstate the under-Secretary of Overseas Hellenism, Mr. Simitis noted that no such Ministry existed in previous Greek governments and pointed out that at present responsible for such matters is the alternate Foreign Minister George Romeos. As such, the Premier said, he does not see why the current situation should change. PRIME MINISTER EXALTS THE STRENGTH AND POWER OF GREEKS LIVING ABROAD Athens, September 11 (M.P.A.) While expounding on the ruling party's foreign policy, Prime Minister and PASOK President Kostas Simitis also exalted the Council of Overseas Hellenism and signified the role the expatriated Greeks are called upon to take in order to promote the nation's interests. Mr. Simitis pointed out that the threat of Turkish expansionism and the challenge of reforming the European Union, coupled with the opportunities in the Balkans and southeastern Mediterranean necessitate the input of Greeks living all over the world. When asked if he plans to reinstate the under-Secretary of Overseas Hellenism, Mr. Simitis noted that no such Ministry existed in previous Greek governments and pointed out that at present responsible for such matters is the alternate Foreign Minister George Romeos. As such, the Premier said, he does not see why the current situation should change.

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