Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-05-07
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[01] FM in Strasbourg
[01] FM in Strasbourg
Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis arrived in Strasbourg on Wednesday
for the annual Council of Europe ministerial meeting, to be attended
by more than 30 foreign ministers or deputy ministers for European
affairs, of the Council of Europe member countries.
Bakoyannis was due to meet on Wednesday afternoon with her Turkish
counterpart Ali Babacan, on the sidelines of the annual conference.
The first item on the ministerial conference's agenda is the Council
of Europe's role in ensuring common security and stability, with the
focus on Southeastern Europe.
The ministers will also discuss relations between the Council of
Europe and the European Union, the intercultural dialogue, and human
rights.
The Balkans and SE Europe are also on the agenda for discussion
during the foreign ministers' luncheon.
Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis
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