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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-01-02Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] FinMin Alogoskoufis briefs PM KaramanlisPrime Minister Costas Karamanlis met on Wednesday with Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis at the Maximos Mansion in Athens. Alogoskoufis stated after the meeting that they discussed the course of the government's reform work, planned for the New Year. He stated that 2008 will be a crucial year for the materialization of the government's programme on development, employment and social cohesion, considering the uncertainty in global economy. The Finance Minister stated that the government will continue its reform programme in the wider public sector, in development and employment. The Greek economy, said Alogoskoufis, is protected by the policy measures implemented by the government during the past few years and the State Budget approved in Parliament.Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis reiterated his determination to carry on with reforms, in his New Year message released on Monday On Sept.16 2007 you have send us a direct mandate: To carry on with the changes and accelerate the reforms. Your mandate is a commitment for me. My power and my support is the confidence you show me. Today, once again I assure you that I am determined to preserve this relationship of confidence and trust. Nothing and no one can cast shadows over this pact of honour that we have co-signed. I am and we are in a constant clash with phenomena of corruption. The New Year arrives full of challenges. For all of us! I am sure that with the same feeling of social responsibility and solidarity that we shown in the preceding years, we can, all of us together, take Greece further and higher. Happy New Year. Caption: ANA-MPA file photo of PM Costas Karamanlis(R) and Finance Minister George Alogoskoufis(L) Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |