Kranidiotis expresses thanks for international solidarity and help (ANA, 10/9/99)

Alternate Foreign Minister Yannos Kranidiotis yesterday expressed warm thanks over the messages of solidarity, support and
readiness for assistance by a large number of foreign countries, organisations and agencies, as well as over aid provided for Greece
so far to help it handle the consequences of Tuesday's disastrous earthquake.

"I wish in particular to thank the foreign rescue teams which are participating in efforts to rescue and save fellow humans of ours with
their precious contribution. International solidarity which has been shown from the very first moment of the devastating earthquake
which struck Athens forges the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our peoples," Mr. Kranidiotis said.