President Pavlopoulos Thanks Visiting EU Ministers on Solidarity towards Refugee Issue
The visit of EU ministers to Athens is proof of solidarity with Greece which should exist in addressing the refugee issue, Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos said on Friday, as he welcomed six EU ministers at the Presidential mansion with Alternate Minister for European Affairs Nikos Xydakis.
The European Union delegation included Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Kenders, French secretary of state for European affairs, Harlem Désir, Slovak Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak, Italy's Secretary of State for European Affairs, Sandro Gozi, Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs Margarida Marques and Maltese Parliamentary Secretary for EU Funds Ian Borg.
Speaking with the ministers, Pavlopoulos said times are crucial for both Greece and for Europe adding that the country will implement the EU-Turkey deal to its fullest, and will do it based on the principles and values of the European Union and with humanism.
ANA-MPA