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Athens News Agency: News in English, 10-08-11
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[01] Papandreou has telephone contact with Putin
[01] Papandreou has telephone contact with Putin
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou had a telephone communication
with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at noon on Wednesday
expressing regret for the loss of so many human lives in the
devastating wildfires that ravage Russia. Papandreou also expressed the
solidarity of the Greek people to the people of Russia.
According to a statement issued by the prime ministerâs office, Putin
thanked PM Papandreou who "despite the difficulties due to the extreme
weather conditions, has put an EMAK unit (search and rescue team) at
the disposal of the Russian government, stressing that the Greek
government understands the tragic situation with which Russia is faced
and, at the same time, expresses in a tangible way its gratitude to the
Russian people for their solidarity when Greece had to face similar
situations."
The two premiers also exchanged viewpoints on bilateral and
international issues.
In another development, Premier Papandreou will meet with Israeli Prime
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Maximos Mansion government headquarters
in Athens on Monday, Aug. 16.
The meeting will take place within the framework of the formal visit of
the prime minister of Israel to Greece held at the invitation of Prime
Minister Papandreou, the prime ministerâs office announced.
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