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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-05-31

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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  • [01] Fairfax head Prem Watsa says now is time for investments in Greece
  • [02] UN's Guterres invites Anastasiades-Akinci to New York for talks

  • [01] Fairfax head Prem Watsa says now is time for investments in Greece

    Fairfax Financial Holdings Chairman Prem Watsa expressed optimism for the prospects of the Greek economy on Tuesday, addressing the general assembly of the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) at the Athens Concert Hall.

    "Now is the time for investments for Greece," he said and cited the example of Ireland, for which forecasts in 2012 pointed to a 1-2 pct growth for the next years, when the country's actual performance was around 5 pct.

    "There's no reason why Greece cannot be the best country for investments. This way you will regain control of your destiny. I'm optimistic that all this will happen and that the difficult years will remain in the past," he said.

    He noted however that to bring investments, the country must promote economic freedom and form a business-friendly environment, adding that the role of the state is to ensure there is infrastructure and rules while jobs are created by businesses.

    Watsa commented on the effects of the crisis on the Greek economy, such as the drop in the GDP which exceeded that in the United States during the Depression, the high unemployment, the drop in the stock exchange, the reduction in foreign investments and construction and congratulated the companies that managed to survive.

    He also presented the investments he made in Greek businesses in the last two years noting that the high level of the country's human resources was one of the reasons that counted in taking those investments decisions.

    [02] UN's Guterres invites Anastasiades-Akinci to New York for talks

    NICOSIA (ANA/A. Viketos) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invited on Wednesday Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish-Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci to New York on June 4 for a joint meeting.

    The two leaders accepted the invitation but the date has not been finalized. Akinci's spokesman said the Turkish-Cypriot leader has proposed June 5 for the meeting while Anastasiades has not yet stated a date.


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