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Blue.gif (114 bytes) SPEECH BY GEORGE A. PAPANDREOU  MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS  AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2000-2001 ACADEMIC YEAR OF THE
COLLEGE OF EUROPE -   Belgium. Bruges, 6 OCTOBER 2000

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Foreign Minister of Greece Discusses Political Situation in Yugoslavia Aired October 5, 2000 - 6:18 p.m. ET

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Papandreou's Plan -Joining an international chorus of world leaders urging President Milosevic to accept Yugoslavia's election result is Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou. Mr Papandreou is in regular contact with President Milosevic and, earlier this month, became the first Western envoy to visit Belgrade since the NATO-led bombing last year.

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Presidence d'Honneur of the North Atlantic Council 20.9.2000

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Athens and Ankara look for confidence.     Monday, September 18, 2000

Blue.gif (114 bytes) An Olympic Truce By George Papandreou Saturday, September 9, 2000

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  INTERVIEW:   George Papandreou, Foreign Minister of Greece . Host: Miodrag Vidic (RADIO B2-92) Friday, 09.08.2000.

Blue.gif (114 bytes) STATEMENTS OF THE GREEK MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Mr. GEORGE A. PAPANDREOU AND THE CZECH DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Mr. JAN KAVAN 22.2.2000

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Britain, Greece find agreement on EU reform issues (ANA - Thursday, 20 January 2000)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Balkan Reconstruction Agency names a director, assings its personnel to Thessaloniki and Pristina and prepares its activity (ANA - 18.1.2000)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Greece urges more active EU involvement in Cyprus efforts

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Alternate Foreign Minister Christos Rokofyllos on a working visit in Budapest for and at the Socialist International’s Presidium in Lisbon (20-22.1.2000)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) JOINT STATEMENTS BY FOREIGN MINISTER GEORGE A. PAPANDREOU  & DEFENCE MINISTER OF GREAT BRITAIN GEOFF HOON Tuesday, 18 January 2000

Blue.gif (114 bytes) MEMORANDUM on Greek-Czech Cooperation in Economic Reconstruction  and Development of the Region of South Eastern Europe

Blue.gif (114 bytes) The Influence of the Ideas of 1989 on Foreign Policy. London School of Economics  Address by George A. Papandreou   Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  Sovereignty is not negotiable FM Papandreou lays out Greek policy. KATHIMERINI INTERVIEW Athens, Monday, December 20, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)   The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Christos Rokofyllos at the WEU Ministerial Council (Luxemburg, 22-23 November 1999). Athens, December 2, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  On November 26, 1999, the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Christos Rokofyllos met in Rome with his Italian counterpart, Mr. Umberto Ranieri. The two men discussed bilateral relations, the prospects of joint Greek-Italian initiatives in the Balkans and the Adriatic region, as well as matters of European interest, such as the preparation of the Intergovernmental Conference, Greek-Italian cooperation in the field of Justice and Home Affairs and the European Security and Defense Policy.Athens, December 2, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  Greece meets all necessary Schengen Pact criteria for its full integration into this European Union system, which allows for the unrestricted travel of E.U. citizens to all signatory member-States. Athens, December 2, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)   Remarks by President Clinton upon arrival in Greece. Ellinikon International Airport, November 19, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  Remarks by President Clinton at state dinner in his honor. Presidential Mansion, November 19, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  Remarks by President Clinton  and Prime Minister Simitis in statements to the press. Foyer of Megaron Maximou, November 20, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  On the occasion of President Clinton’s State visit to Greece, the United States and the Hellenic Republic announce new initiatives and programs. November 20, 1999
Blue.gif (114 bytes)    Remarks by President Clinton  and Prime Minister Simitis to the government of Greece, business and community leaders. November 20, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  EUROPE Magazine Interview : George A. Papandreou Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece. November 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)  Greece welcomes US remarks on junta. 21/11/99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Meeting of the Alternate Foreign Minister, Mr. Christos Rokofyllos, with the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ismail Cem (Strasbourg, 3.11.1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) JOINT COMMUNIQUE 26 Ïctober 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. George A. Papandreou. "TAKSIM" Istanbul October 3, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.George A. Papandreou to the 54th session of the United Nations General Assembly New York 22 September 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Speech of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr.George A. Papandreou to the Foreign Policy Association New York 21 September 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis asks Turkey to help on Cyprus issue to enable Greece to support its EU candidacy ISTANBUL 13/09/1999 (ANA - A. Kourkoulas)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Germany recognises urgent need for Cyprus solution, Kranidiotis says. BERLIN (ANA - P. Stangos, 11.09.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Fourth Meeting of the "Athens Dialogue for Peace and Cooperation in the Middle East" between Israelis-Palestinians ends in climate of mutual promises Athens 06/09/1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Historic offer boosts Turkey's EU hope. In an exclusive interview, Greek foreign minister urges reconciliation 13/9/99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis expresses thanks for international solidarity and help (ANA, 10/9/99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Minister of Foregin Affairs George A. Papandreou talks frankly about Greece's new foreign policy. An exclusive interview with "TO VIMA". Sunday 5 September, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Greece backs major EU earthquake aid to Turkey: changes dateline and sourcing, adds details. Brussels, Sept 1 (Reuters)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Greece wishes greatest possible EU quake aid to Turkey, Kranidiotis says BRUSSELS (ANA 02/09/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) London and Athens agree Turkey needs extra economic assistance

Blue.gif (114 bytes) To the people of Turkey.

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis says Cyprus issue remains touchstone of Greek-Turkish relations. NICOSIA 30/08/99 (ANA)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis to visit London for talks with Cook - Hannay 30/8/99.

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Turkey's European prospects - ANA 27.8.1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Statement by the Alternate Foreign Minister, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis, to the BBC World Service, 18.8.1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Position on EU financing of Turkey unchanged: Papandreou-Kranidiotis 21/8/99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis tells Turkey to abandon nuclear reactor plans (ANA 20/8/1999).
The Alternate Minister of Foreign Affaires, Mr. Yiannos Kranidiotis, called on Turkey to abandon plans to build a nuclear reactor following the recent devastating earthquake that killed more than 4,000 people. " A nuclear power plant would pose a great danger because the site of the plant in Akkuyu, is in an earthquake-prone area," Mr. Kranidiotis said in a private radio interview yesterday.

Blue.gif (114 bytes) With regard to the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey on August 17, 1999, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis, during a meeting with Turkish Ambassador in Athen Ali Tuygan, expressed his readiness to assist earthquake-stricken Turkey, while at the same time voicing his sympathy to the government and the quake victims and their families. Diplomatic sources said the Turkish envoy "warmly thanked the Greek minister, but did not immediately reply whether he accepts the assistance offer, saying he would do so after contacting his government".

Blue.gif (114 bytes) During his working visit to Israel on August 3-5 1999, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis gave an interview to the prestigious Israeli newspaper HAARETZ. The following article, with excepts from the interview, was compiled by renowned HAARETZ journalist Adar Primor, who had taken the interview, and published on Friday, August 13, 1999.

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis talks with Arafat focus on Mideast peace process

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis talks with Israeli leadership focus on trade, military cooperation 5/8/99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis: Decision to base EU agency in Thessaloniki

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Organising framework for dialogue the first task of Greek-Turkish talks. Kranidiotis-Miller meeting

Blue.gif (114 bytes) INTERVENTION BY THE ALTERNATE FOREIGN MINISTER OF GREECE Mr. YANNOS KRANIDIOTIS AT THE OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL Vienna, 22 July 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis in Vienna: Submitting Greece's proposal to assume the 2004 presidency of the OSCE. 23.7.99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis in Vienna for OSCE meeting

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Papandreou, Kranidiotis and Kasoulides cover latest developments on Cyprus issue

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Athens steadfast on Cyprus issue, Kranidiotis condemns continuing Turkish occupation 17/07/99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis: Balkans reconstruction agency among Athens`priorities at upcoming EU General Affairs Council 17/07/99

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Joint Statement of the 1st Trilateral Meeting of Foreign Ministers (Aghios Achilleios, 14 July 1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) The Muslim Minority of Greek Thrace

Blue.gif (114 bytes)FOCUS-Greece offer EU way to make Turkey candidate(12.7.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Albania's Milo touches on various issues with Greek leadership - Meeting with Alternate Foreign Minister Kranidiotis (10.7.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Gov't: EU decision to base reconstruction agency in Thessaloniki binding Kranidiotis in Brussels (6.7.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Policy on visas discussed at high-level gov't meeting chaired by Mr Kranidiotis , Athens 06/07/1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) 'We stand to gain a great deal from dialogue'. Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreou tells Kathimerini of the need to reappraise relations with Turkey after his meeting with Ismail Cemm

Blue.gif (114 bytes)ESP session in Brussels Tsohatzopoulos, Kranidiotis attend , 3.7.99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis - Avdeyev : Athens satisfied with Russian stance over Cyprus ANA, 3.7.99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Archbishop Spyridon receives the Foreign Minister of Greece (30/6/99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Simitis - Kranidiotis in Buenos Aires Simitis calls for balanced economic development around the world, during Socialist Int`l address 26/6/1999 (ANA)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) US envoy - Kranidiotis: Washington doesn't agree with Turkish terrorism claims (24.06.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis on G8 statement regarding Cyprus (16.6.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Greek-Mexican bilateral cooperation discussed

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis talks peace with EU's envoy for the Middle East

Blue.gif (114 bytes) One Man's Indictment May Be Another's Political Windfall - By Nora Boustany - Washingtonpost, Friday, May 28, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Athens emphasises its opposition to any change of Balkan borders (29/5/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and Foreign Minister of Greece Yeoryios Papandreou (26.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Meeting of the Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis, with the Foreign Minister of Estonia, Mr. Toomas Hendrik Ilves (27/5/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Meeting of the Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis, with the new British Ambassador to Greece, Mr. David Madden (27/5/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) STATEMENT BY THE CENTRAL BOARD OF JEWISH COMMUNITIES OF GREECE(26.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) AN OUTLINE OF THE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC TO THE KOSOVAR REFUGEES IN ALBANIA (25.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Simitis, Vartholomeos discuss int'l developments during meeting 24/5/1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Alternate Foreign Minister Yiannos Kranidiotis expressed guarded optimism over the success of the latest peace initiative for Kosovo. BRUSSELS, 22/5/1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Greece confident new Israeli government will give new impetus to ME peace process

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis says Greece opposed to NATO searches of vessels (14/05/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis reveals Greek-Czech initiative on Kosovo (14.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) EU Council of General Affairs to discuss Yugoslav war (14/05/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Greek Alternate FM says Cyprus' interests lie in Europe (14/05/1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Preliminary Reflections on the Development of a Common Defense Policy by the EU (Greece’s initial contribution to the debate) - 13th May 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) STATEMENT OF DELPHI - The Heritage of Ancient Civilizations: Implications for the Modern World(12.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Speech by Alternate Minister Mr. Kranidiotis at the WEU ministerial conference in Bremen (10.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Papandreou touts a solution to bridge the gap The Greek Foreign Minister is the only European official to have contact with the three major players in the Kosovo conflict: Washington, Moscow and Belgrade - KATHIMERINI May 3, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Bonn comments on Athens' role over Kosovo (10.5.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Interview of the Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis, to BBC 2’s Jeremy Paxman, for NEWSNIGHT London, May 5, 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Closer NATO-WEU cooperation the focus of meeting in Germany

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis on G8 agreement - 8.5.1999 Budapest

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Athens pleased with latest round of contacts on Cyprus EU accession course - Brussels 8.5.99

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis in London for CoE anniversary

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis cites 'serious' effort at retackling Cyprus issue

Blue.gif (114 bytes) ANA Kranidiotis optimistic over pending political solution for Kosovo

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Georges Papandreou, ministre grec des affaires etrangeres «On peut etre contre Milosevic et contre les bombes»

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Meeting of the Alternate Foreign Minister Mr Yiannos Kranidiotis with ECHO Secretary General Mr Alberto Navaro Gonzalez

Blue.gif (114 bytes) ECONOMIST : George Papandreou, flouting Greek tradition May 1st 1999

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Athens offers to coordinate EU states' aid to countries affected by Kosovo crisis (27.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Press Conference of Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs Yannos kranidiotis (24.4.1999) (24.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Greece to stress diplomatic avenues at EU meeting (23.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Parliament question on Greek tourism`s prospects (23.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Kranidiotis talks in The Hague (21.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Clerides-Kranidiotis meeting (19.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) GREEK HUMANITARIAN AID TO REFUGEES FROM KOSSOVO (15.4.1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Statements by Greek Foreign Minister Mr. G. A. Papandreou (5.4.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Alternate Foreign Minister in Skopje on Thursday (31.3.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Give diplomacy a new chance in Kosovo, Greece says (29.3.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Kranidiotis holds talks with Albanian FM (29.3.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Kranidiotis says strikes must stop (26.3.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Athens hopeful of compromise at Berlin summit over 'Agenda 2000' (23.3.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)EU foreign ministers focus on Commission resignation, 'Agenda 2000' (22.3.99)

Blue.gif (114 bytes) Interview by Foreign Minister Mr. Papandreou at Belgrade (12.3.1999)

Blue.gif (114 bytes)Santer solidarity to Athens over recent Turkish threats (16.3.99)

US envoy Miller hears Athens' complaints over recent Turkish behaviour (11.3.99)

Armenian FM Oskanian meets with Kranidiotis (11.3.99)

Athens support for Czech Republic's EU prospects (10.3.99)

Kranidiotis on 'Agenda 2000' (10.3.99)

Kranidiotis: Greece united, ready to deal with any Turkish threat (9.3.99)

Kranidiotis' talks with Poland's chief EU negotiator (9.3.99)

Statements of the Alternate Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yannos Kranidiotis to “Agence Europe” (2 March, 1999)

PRESS RELEASE (2.3.99)

Resolution of The European Parliament on the arrest of Mr. Ocalan and the need for a political solution to the Kurdish question (25.2.99)

Simitis in Bonn to attend EU summit (26.2.99)

"Happy end" for rescue operation from Nairobi (26.2.99)

European parliament released draft resolution on Kurdish issue (26.2.99)

Kranidiotis regarding Ocalan's rights,int'l reaction (25/02/1999)

Prime Minister Costas Simitis and Foreign Minister George Papandreou in Bonn (25.2.99)

Embassy four en route to Athens (25.2.99)

Foreign Ministry's Secretary General in Kenya for negotiations (25.2.99)

Amnesty International calls Turkey to ensure a fair trial for Ocalan (25.2.99)

European Court of Human rights asks Turkey for clarifications (25.2.99)

British support for resolution on Cyprus issue (25.2.99)

FYROM people not related to Alexander the Great, said Veselinov (25.2.99)

British professor's library to be donated to University of Cyprus (11.02.99)

Statements by Greek Foreign Minister Mr. Theodoros Pangalos and Yugoslav Foreign Minister Mr. Zivadin Yovanovic (10.2.1999)

Slovenian Deputy FM to arrive in Athens (09.02.99)

Foreign Minister Theodoros Pangalos in Croatia (8-9/2/99)

Foreign Minister Theodoros Pangalos in Bosnia-Herzegovina (7-8/2/99)

Statement by the Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concerning mr. Mehmet Emin Agga who was found guilty and was condemned by the Hellenic Courts for acts constituting pretence of authority of the legitimate Mufti of Xanthi (5.2.1999).

Kranidiotis in Brussels for ESP conference (03/02/1999)

Foreign Minister mr. Theodoros Pangalos meets with US Ambassador mr. Nicholas Burns (2.2.99)

Delegation of the Social Democratic Party of Germany visiting the Foreign Ministry (2.2.99)

SPD delegation in Athens (02/02/1999)

Meeting at foreign ministry focuses on Euro-court ruling against Ankara (02/02/1999)

Letter from the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

Kranidiotis: Any Turkish attack on free Cyprus cause for a Greek- Turkish war

Foreign Minister Mr. Theodoros Pangalos on an official visit to Bulgaria and Romania (19-20.01.1999)

Kranidiotis chairs meeting on human rights (19.1.99)

Stephanopoulos hosts reception for foreign diplomats (15.01.99)

High-ranking PASOK delegation meets with Arafat,talks with Sharon today (12.01.99)

EP/SOCIALISTS : PES FINALISES ITS DRAFT MANIFESTO FOR EUROPEAN ELECTIONS(08.01.99)

PASOK delegation in Israel (08/01/1999 )

Euro-socialists prepare “manifesto” for June Euro-elections (08.01.99)

Foreign Minister Mr. Theodoros Pangalos at the closing ceremony of the 10th International Chess Tournament “Ano Liosia ‘99” (10.1.99)


 

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