Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-06-27
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[01] US ambassador to Greece meets with officials in Thessaly
[01] US ambassador to Greece meets with officials in Thessaly
US Ambassador to Greece Charles P. Ries met with government and
military officials during his first trip to Larissa and Thessaly on
Monday.
In Larissa, Ries met with Fotios Goupas, Secretary General of Thessaly,
Loukas Katsaros, Regional Prefect and with Mayor Kostas Tzanakoulis.
Commenting on Thessaly's agricultural wealth, he said: "Greece's
agricultural heartland, and the modern farming methods I have seen
here, are impressive. There are good prospects for fruitful
collaboration with American seed and technology companies as Greece
improves its international competitiveness in the food sector."
Ries was also briefed by Commander Lt. General Ioannis Yiagos during
his visit to the Hellenic Tactical Air Force. Yiagos briefed Ries on
the HTAF's organisation and mission.
At a lunch hosted by Yiagos in the ambassador's honour, Ries was able
to meet with additional military and civilian officials, as well as
with representatives of Greek-American organisations.
After lunch, he visited the international school in Tirnavos and the
NATO Combined Air Operations Centre 7. He expressed appreciation for
Greek contributions to NATO, particularly the recent announcement that
Hellenic Air Force C-130s will participate in the NATO mission to
support the African Union's efforts in Darfur.
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