Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-10-07
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[01] Deputy FM holds talks with European Parliament official
[01] Deputy FM holds talks with European Parliament official
Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Valynakis held talks on Friday with the
European Parliament's Defence and Security Committee President Karl von
Wogau. "All citizens of the European Union must have the same feeling
of security against external dangers, regardless of whether they live
in Luxembourg or Castellorizo," Valynakis said.
Wogau briefed Valynakis on the report on the implementation of the
European Security Strategy in the framework of the European Security
and Defence Policy, that was ratified on Thursday by this European
Parliament Committee with a great majority.
Valynakis and Wogau agreed on the need for the European Union to
develop a stronger security and defence policy aimed at the protection
of its external borders that, as the deputy minister said, must include
a mutual assistance clause.
In this context, he outlined for Wogau the Greek proposal on the
creation of a European Coast Guard to achieve a more effective control
of the EU's external sea borders.
Referring to Greece, that is located in a region faced with various
challenges, Valynakis pointed out that the European prospects of the
countries in the region are very important because they will contribute
to the creation of conditions of stability, security and cooperation,
that is for the benefit of all.
As regards Turkey's European prospects, the deputy foreign minister
told Wogau that Greece's support is clear on condition that Turkey will
meet the commitments it has assumed towards the EU.
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