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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-10-18
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[01] Greek, Mexico deputy FMs in NY
[01] Greek, Mexico deputy FMs in NY
Greek deputy foreign minister Yannis Valinakis met with Mexico's
foreign undersecretary, Ambassador Juan Manuel Gomez Robledo in New
York, on the sidelines of the 63rd UN General Assembly on Friday,
during which they reviewed bilateral relations and underlined the
importance of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
ties between the two countries, which will be formally celebrated on
August 12, 2009.
Both sides noted that this milestone constitutes an excellent
opportunity to further strengthen the relations of the two countries.
Undersecretary Gomez Robledo thanked Greece for its support for
Mexico's (successful) candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN
Security Council for the period 2009-2010, and reiterated that the
participation of Mexico in the Security Council will be aimed at
promoting peaceful settlement of disputes; peace and stability; and
upholding the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter.
Valinakis briefed Gomez Robledo on developments regarding the name
issue of the State provisionally referred to as the ?Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia?. In this regard, Gomez Robledo underlined that
the Government of Mexico fully supports the United Nations efforts to
find a mutually acceptable solution on the subject. He also assured
that, pending settlement of the difference that has arisen over the
name of that State, Mexico provisionally refers to that State as the
?Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia?, in conformity with the
relevant Security Council Resolutions 817/93 and 845/93, for all
international and bilateral purposes.
Finally, Deputy Minister Valinakis and Undersecretary Gomez Robledo
emphasized the readiness of both Governments to further promote trade
and investment opportunities, taking full advantage of the Free Trade
Agreement between the European Union and Mexico.
Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of deputy foreign minister Yannis Valinakis
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