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[01] President briefed by PM on Declaration of Berlin

[01] President briefed by PM on Declaration of Berlin

"Europe celebrates half a century of growth and prosperity, 50 years of peace and cooperation. These constitute major conquests for all European citizens, but also a legacy for the future. In this Europe, Greece can and has the duty to be a protagonist," Karamanlis said, speaking to reporters after the meeting.

Karamanlis stressed that "the target of all the initiatives, changes and reforms is a better future for all the Greek citizens", adding that his government was streamlining public finances, maintaining high growth rates, creating more jobs and placing the country on the global energy map.

In a particular reference to the issue of education, Karamanlis noted that "we are laying the foundations for a qualitative education that will enable the young Greeks to compete on equal terms with their European counterparts".

"The challenge is a common one, and it is, for all, for a strong Greece in a strong Europe," he added.

Before the meeting, speaking before reporters, the president and prime minister referred to the Declaration of Berlin.

Karamanlis said the German EU presidency "is moving things forward with prudence, and the declaration was a good one".

He added that "there exists, and is being formulated, a disposition to advance things, because 50 years were good, but they must be a springboard for the next 50 years," to which the president responded, "correct".

Caption: President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias, right, greets Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis at the presidential mansion on Monday, March 26, 2007. ANA-MPA / M. MAROGIANNI

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