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Greek FM says name deal on track despite low turnout in Sunday's vote in FYROM

The referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is not a legal prerequisite for the name deal signed with Greece in June to go through, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Monday night, as the government in Skopje juggled with the results of a majority "yes" vote, but with a turnout of less than 50 percent.

A precious partner in a vital area

We are living in a time of major geopolitical changes. Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias's recent visit to Norway gave him an excellent opportunity to convey to a Norwegian audience how Greece will meet these challenges. Earlier this month, Kotzias set out the principles and main elements of Greece's foreign policy at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs.

Kotzias expects FYROM name deal to reach Parliament in Jan. 2019

Greece's name deal with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is a "historic opportunity" that "looks to the future" of security and growth in the Balkans, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said during a meeting in Athens with his visiting German counterpart, Heiko Maas, on Thursday.

Greece and Qatar aim to boost bilateral collaboration

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Qatar's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani agreed on Wednesday to step up efforts to boost bilateral collaboration.

During a one-day visit to Athens, the Qatari official also held meetings with Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos and Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias.

Foreign minister accuses ND leader of being irresponsible on foreign policy

Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Sunday issued a stern statement accusing New Democracy leader of being irresponsible and unserious when it comes to matters of foreign policy following the opposition leader's criticism of the government's concessions in the Macedonia name deal with Skopje.

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