Compact version |
|
Wednesday, 18 December 2024 | ||
|
Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-05-09Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] PASOK leader meets with Iran's nuclear negotiatorMain opposition PASOK President George Papandreou said he was in favour of a diplomatic and peaceful solution that would result from multilateral and meaningful negotiations and in accordance with international law in remarks he made to reporters after meeting with visiting Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in Athens on Tuesday.Papandreou stressed that peace is achieved with respect towards international law and legitimacy, through friendship and cooperation between nations. He added that this is the only possible way, suggesting to the involved parties to refrain from making provocative statements that only fuel tensions and heighten the crisis. Papandreou reiterated that PASOK is opposed to "a new Iraq" but also voiced concerns regarding the proliferation of nuclear weapons, noting that they constitute a major threat. Finally, he said that "we have to revive the peace movement" and added that he was in favour of reducing nuclear arms. ANA-MPA Copyright © 2004-2005 All rights reserved. [02] President Papoulias attends celebrations marking end of WWIIPresident of the Republic Karolos Papoulias on Tuesday attended the celebrations organised by Ioannina Prefecture at Hani Delvinakiou near the Greek-Albanian border, marking the anniversary of the end of World War II.After the memorial service was conducted and after a speech delivered by Stavros Beratis, Delvinaki's Deputy Mayor, Papoulias placed a wreath at the monument dedicated to those who fought in the war. Later on Tuesday, Papoulias was honoured during a special ceremony held at Delvinaki Town Hall for his contribution during the Resistance and was declared honourary resident. Papoulias then visited his birthplace, Pogoniani. ANA-MPA Copyright © 2004-2005 All rights reserved. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |