Simitis, Vartholomeos discuss int'l developments during meeting

Prime Minister Costas Simitis yesterday held talks with visiting Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos, with discussions focusing primarily on international developments. The premier later hosted a luncheon for the spiritual leader of the world's 300 million Orthodox Christians.
The luncheon was attended by Archbishop of Athens and All Greece Christodoulos, Alternate Foreign Minister Yiannos Kranidiotis, Deputy Foreign Minister Grigoris Niotis, Turkish ambassador to Athens Ali Tuygan and other officials.