The Cyprus issue, the FYROM name issue, latest developments in the Middle East and other international problems were at the focus of discussions between Greek prime minister George Papandreou and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon during a meeting Monday afternoon (midnight, Greek time) at the UN Headquarters in New York.
“I had an exceptional meeting with the Secretary General, with whom we discussed a series of matters,” Papandreou told reporters after the meeting with the UN chief.
“First of all we discussed international matters related to the Millennium Goals, the G20 meeting in Toronto, and the need for regulations in the international market, and also the need for resources in the transactions that could be channeled to support development at international level and to investment in the new technology of green growth, and also to contribute to the UN goals, which are combating poverty and aid to the developing countries,” Papandreou said.Ana-Mpa
“We also had the opportunity to exchange views on the recent developments in the Middle East, and naturally we discussed the big issue of Cyprus, on which we stressed our dedication to the effort for a solution, to the effort being made by (Cyprus) President Christofias, which we back. For a solution to the Cyprus problem to be found within the framework of the UN Resolutions and the European acquis, without outside interventions and artificial timetables,” the premier continued.
(source: ana-mpa)
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