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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 12-05-04
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[01] Samaras refers to 'war' against migrant smugglers
[01] Samaras refers to 'war' against migrant smugglers
AMNA New Democracy (ND) leader Antonis Samaras on Friday referred to a
"war" against the scourge of illegal migrant smugglers, speaking at
the Kipi bridge border post on the Greek-Turkish frontier.
Samaras also sent a message to the Ankara government, repeating that
security is his top priority. He underlined that "a war is launched on
migrant smugglers," adding that this intolerable situation, now faced
by the Greek society because of illegal migration, cannot continue and
"everyone should note our message".
Earlier, he met with Hellenic Army officers serving at the border
outpost and presented them with gifts. He also presented gifts to
Turkish officers and servicemen on the Turkish side of the border of
Kipi Bridge. www.amna.gr
"This is where Greece and Europe begin ... this is a bridge of friendship
and cooperation".
The ND leader toured Evros prefecture, in the northeast of the country,
and later addressed an indoor rally in Alexandroupolis. amna
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