Subject: Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 17-01-28 From: "HR-Net News Distribution Manager" CONTENTS [01] European south is not Europe's poor relative, says PM Tsipras --------------------------------------------------------------------------- [01] European south is not Europe's poor relative, says PM Tsipras I want to express my pleasure that the EU Mediterranean countries Summit proved that the European south has prospect and future, said Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in the joint statements with the seven country leaders after the completion of the EU Mediterranean countries Summit held in Lisbon on Saturday. The European south is not Europe's poor relative. Europe needs the European south to strengthen its cohesion and to find its social face" said Tsipras and referred to the role of the European south countries for peace and safety in the region.