Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 14-01-10

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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[01] PM Samaras meets with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier

[01] PM Samaras meets with German Foreign Minister Steinmeier

Steinmeier noted however that problems remain, and referred to the youth unemployment adding that the 2013 was a good year for tourism which gives some hope.

"We had a long conversation with Samaras and (Government Vice President and Foreign Minister) Evangelos Venizelos. I ascertained that the government is determined to continue on the same course, regardless of the cost and the dangers," said the German Foreign minister.

However, he underlined that the reforms course must be followed until the end, adding that with determination and boldness the results will be good.

"I chose this period to come to Greece in order to express our respect to Greece's efforts and our support to the Greece's EU presidency", adding that "the Europarliament elections as well as the banking unionwill be held during Greece's presidency".

Concluding, Steinmeier said that "what will be accomplished will be not only in Greece's but also in Europe's interest" he noted and said that he will have a series of meetings in Athens with representatives of the opposition parties in order to have a better picture of the conditions as well as of Greece's political situation.

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