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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-06-07
CONTENTS
[01] Regional developments and energy issues discussed at Tsipras-Biden
meeting
[02] Greece expresses abhorrence at deadly attacks in Tehran
[01] Regional developments and energy issues discussed at Tsipras-Biden
meeting
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Wednesday received former U.S. Vice
President Joe Biden, currently on a visit to Athens, for a lengthy
meeting focusing on developments in the region, energy, the Cyprus issue
and bilateral economic relations. According to an announcement issued
by the premier's press office afterward, the meeting lasted more than
90 minutes.
Sources said that Biden had emphasised the importance of the previous
Obama administration for upgrading relations between Greece and the
U.S. and assured Tsipras that he will personally continue to contribute
to further improvement in the two countries' bilateral ties.
In statements on his arrival at the Maximos Mansion for the meeting with
Tsipras, Biden referred to the "heroic steps" made and that it was now
time for Greek debt relief, with Tsipras replying that it was now the
turn of Greece's partners to deliver on their promises and "to be honest
with us".
[02] Greece expresses abhorrence at deadly attacks in Tehran
Greece's foreign ministry expressed its abhorrence on Wednesday for
the violent attacks at the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of
Ayatollah Khomeini in Tehran.
"We unequivocally condemn terrorism in all its forms and we express our
full support for the people and government of Iran, and our sincere
condolences to the victims' families," the ministry said I a press
release.
According to current information, at least 12 people were killed and 39
injured during the attacks.
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