Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-12-03

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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[01] Imperative to have technical-level deal by Dec. 5, say Tsipras, Hollande

[02] Customs office at Greek-FYROM border closed by farmers

[01] Imperative to have technical-level deal by Dec. 5, say Tsipras, Hollande

Accoring to the prime minister's office, the two leaders discussed Greece's ongoing second program review, the country's relations with countries in the Persian Gulf, EU's relations with Turkey regarding migration, as well as the ongoing negotiations on Cyprus.

Concerning migration, Tsipras and Hollande agreed that NATO's activity in the Aegean must continue and the EU-Turkey deal must be implemented.

Ahead of Hollande's visit to Cyprus, the two sides welcomed the restart of talks, discussed developments on the issue and noted its importance in EU's relations with Turkey. They also stressed the need to end Turkey's aggressive rhetoric.

Tsipras is currently meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan.

[02] Customs office at Greek-FYROM border closed by farmers

Speaking to Athens-Macedonian News Agency, the president of their union Thomas Karipidis, said the office will be closed until 15:00 unless "it is deemed necessary" to open it if traffic piles up.

Around 50 tractors and 50 farming equipment have been parked around the customs office which closed at noon.

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