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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 14-03-06
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[01] Greek President Papoulias meets with German counterpart Gauck
[01] Greek President Papoulias meets with German counterpart Gauck
ANA/MPA---Greece and Germany share a common future as part of their
European course, Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday told his
German counterpart Joachim Gauck, after an official welcome ceremony
at the Presidential Mansion.
Papoulias said he paid particular attention to Gauck's recent
statements during a meeting on Security in Munich, highlighting the new
responsibilities of all parties for international security.
"Germany can play an important role to that direction, so can Greece in
its region. We stand side-by-side on the path of peace," he pointed out.
Gauck mentioned the aim of his visit was to demonstrate solidarity to a
historic place. "I would like to confirm the long-standing friendship
between the two countries, which may have be overshadowed by recent
incidents and discussions, but it still remains strong," he said.
"I would like to talk with people on a different modern Germany, as
the two people's ties have a long history. This history yesterday was
confirmed in Acropolis," Gauck said, adding "I want you to know, when
I was 15, in what was then a communist and dictatorial East Germany,
I learnt ancient Greek."
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