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Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-10-03
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[01] FM: No early general elections
[01] FM: No early general elections
Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis on Tuesday night said that "there is
no question of early general elections," adding that "the government
still has many things to do." Bakoyannis was speaking from Patra,
western Greece, where she met with deputies and local New Democracy
(ND) party officials, in light of the local government elections which
will be held on October 15.
"There is no question of early general elections. The government still
has many things to do. It will complete its four-year term and then
elections will be held," Bakoyannis told reporters after the meeting.
She added that on Thursday a two-day meeting will be held in Athens'
coastal district of Lagonisi of foreign ministers of Mediterranean
countries which face problems with illegal immigration.
"The aim is for there to be European confrontation and support. The
countries which are in the periphery of the European Union bear
enormous burden and cost in order for them to safeguard the European
borders. The support of these countries is the aim of this meeting,"
Bakoyannis added.
(ANA-MPA file photo of Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis)
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