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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.
Kotzias, Mitchell discuss East Med cooperation
The promotion of economic and energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean was at the center of talks between Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and Wess Mitchell, assistant US secretary of state for European affairs, in New York Tuesday, diplomatic sources said.
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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.
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Tension mounts between foreign minister, ANEL
Cracks with the ruling coalition appeared again on Thursday, with junior partner Independent Greeks (ANEL) taking issue with Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias over his remarks that the Macedonia name deal should be ratified by the present Parliament.
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German FM says Prespes Agreement is 'good news' for Europe
The agreement reached between Athens and Skopje to rename the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has "opened a new page" for the two countries and is "good news" for Europe, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in an interview with Kathimerini, published on Sunday.
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.
Greek, Cypriot FMs bolstering East Med ties
Security and energy developments in the Eastern Mediterranean were the focus of the visits by Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias and his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides to Israel and Egypt last week.
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Preparation must go into Cyprus talks, Kotzias says
Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Tuesday that negotiations to resolve the Cyprus problem can only get under way if they have been preceded by proper preparation to see if there is scope for a solution.