Kranidiotis on 'Agenda 2000'

Athens 10/03/1999 (ANA)
Alternate Foreign Minister Yiannos Kranidiotis termed the course of the "Agenda 2000" crucial, the subject of discussion at the European Union's institutional bodies, saying it will constitute an object for negotiation at the European Council at the end of the month in Germany.
Mr. Kranidiotis said Greece expects completion of negotiations for the "Agenda 2000" and its target is to safeguard the country's development interests and the farmers' interests.  "We reject renationalisation and maintain that the treatment of Mediterranean products will be at least equal to those of other
products (from northern countries)," he said.
He further said that he will continue tough negotiating to prevent European Union expenditures from being decreased and to safeguard a "package" of inflows for the development and prosperity of the Greek people. Emphasis will be placed on improving health services, education, employment and the combatting of unemployment.