Minister of Foreign Affairs Theodora Bakoyianni of Greece
ISTANBUL - Greek Foreign Minister Theodora Bakoyianni said on Saturday that there might be some problems, but Turkey and Greece, two friendly countries, should not hesitate to hold talks in all difficult situations.
Noting that the Greek people were highly mentally charged because a young man was lost, Bakoyianni said that there was a lack of confidence among Greek people against Turkey.
Referring to the Cyprus issue, Bakoyianni said that Lefkosa was the only divided capital in Europe.
Recalling that Greece had made a strategic decision to support Turkey's EU membership process, Bakoyianni expressed her belief that all European countries should be included in the EU.
Noting that the Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate did not pose any threat against Turkey, Bakoyianni said that it could be a great advantage in Turkey's EU process.
Stressing that permanent and fair solution for Cyprus problem should be based on bi-zonal and bi-communal federation principle, Bakoyianni said that Turkey`s EU membership process should be assessed within that scope.
Bakoyianni said that they discussed regional and international matters which concern both countries as well as Balkans and Middle East issues during their meeting.
Asked whether Greece and Bulgaria would recognize an independent Kosovo, Bakoyianni said that we are not there yet.
No matter what the result will be, the international community and the EU in particular must stay committed to the Kosovo issue, the Greek Foreign Minister Theodora Bakoyianni said during a visit to Bucharest at the end of November.
Bakoyianni expressed Athens’ interest in re-establishment of the two countries’ joint economic commission, as well as the establishment of Iran-Greek chamber of commerce.
ATHENS, November 6 (RIA Novosti) - Greece is willing to mediate negotiations following the conflict surrounding Georgia's breakaway republic of South Ossetia, Greek Foreign Minister Theodora Bakoyianni said on Thursday.
Theodora Bakoyianni said the atmosphere was "not very pleasant" as ministers discussed Russian President Vladimir Putin's state of the nation address.
In his part, Bakoyianni said that "I believe we took a real step in building confidence between the two countries," noting that there had still been long-standing problems in the bilateral relations.
Greek Foreign Minister Theodora Bakoyianni is set to visit Turkey on March 7, Hurriyet reported.
Greek Foreign Minister Theodora Bakoyianni said Turkey's membership to the EU is a must to restore security and stability in the region as well as for a stronger democracy.
Bakoyianni was speaking at a joint press conference with Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan after their talks.
Noting that Greece attaches importance to good neighborly relations, Bakoyianni said that a new period has started with Turkey's EU membership process.
Stressing that permanent and fair solution for Cyprus problem should be based on two communities and two states principle, Bakoyianni said that Turkey's EU membership process should be assessed within that scope.
Bakoyianni said that during Babacan's meetings (in Athens), they took a new step to further recover the confidence milieu between Turkey and Greece.
Bakoyianni said that the Greek government appreciates China's support in international issues and will unswervingly adhere to the one-China policy in the future.
Asked how Tehran would react if Athens allowed Washington to use its military base in Souda, southeastern Greece, to launch military action against Iran, Larijani said: As far as I know, Greek Foreign Minister Theodora Bakoyianni has dismissed the report.