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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-12
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[01] Aim is to deepen Greece's good ties with UAE, PM Tsipras says
[01] Aim is to deepen Greece's good ties with UAE, PM Tsipras says
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday received United Arab Emirates
Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh
Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Maximos Mansion. In brief statements
on camera, the prime minister said Greece's goal was to further deepen
and develop the traditionally good relations between Greece and UAE.
Tsipras referred to the crucial role that UAE plays as a factor for
stability in the Middle East and the Gulf, as he welcomed Sheikh Abdullah
to Greece. "We appreciate your efforts," he said, adding that the Greek
government looks forward to deepening these good relations further.
Sheikh Abdullah referred to the "huge effort" that Greece was making
and expressed great satisfaction that the country was "moving in the
right direction." He expressed hope that through joint cooperation the
two countries will find ways to further deepen and develop bilateral
relations, coming up with new ideas and ways they might explore investment
prospects and intensify bilateral trade.
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