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Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-09-30Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] Greek Aegean Minister meets Cyprus PresidentNICOSIA (CNA/ANA) - Greek Minister of the Aegean and Island Policy Aristotelis Pavlidis discussed here on Thursday with Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos ways to promote the ''Thrace-Aegean-Cyprus'' program in order to make it more effective within the EU framework.Speaking after his meeting with President Papadopoulos, Pavlidis said that President Papadopoulos and Premier Costas Karamanlis have given their full support to the effort so that the context of the programme becomes more meaningful. He added that he briefed President Papadopoulos over the program, which is coordinated by his ministry in the framework of the cooperation of the two sides and was pleased to hear the president stating that he fully supports this effort. On Friday, Pavlides will outline to Cypriot Foreign Minister George Iacovou and Finance Minister Michalis Sarris his views as regards the ''Thrace- Aegean-Cyprus'' program so as to conclude on ''how to move forward''. [02] Turkish health minister visits Onassion Cardiosurgical CentreTurkish Health Minister Recep Akdag and Alternate Deputy Health Minister Sabahattin Aydin visited the Onassion Cardiosurgical Centre on Thursday, heading a Turkish delegation and accompanied by Deputy Health Minister Athanassios Yiannopoulos.The Turkish delegation was briefed on the Centre's organisation and operation, the organising of its information systems and was given a guided tour of its facilities. It also visited patients and wished them a speedy recovery. According to an announcement by the Onassion Cardiosurgical Centre, the Turkish health minister praised the establishment, saying that he considers it a model and that he desires the creation of a similar Centre in his country. Akdag held talks with his Greek counterpart Nikitas Kaklamanis on Wednesday. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |