Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins to meet with Alternate Foreign Minister of Greece

On 13 January, Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins will meet with Alternate Minister for Foreign Affairs of Greece, Dimitris Droutsas. The parties intend to discuss bilateral relations between both countries, including economic co-operation.

Other topics for the discussion are current issues on the European Union agenda, including the EU enlargement, priorities of the EU's Spanish presidency, and institutional issues.

Dimitris Droutsas has been of Alternate Foreign Minister of Greece since 7 October 2009. Officially, the position of Foreign Minister is held by Prime Minister George Papandreou.

For the attention of the media!

11:55               Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins greets Alternate Foreign Minister of Greece, Dimitris Droutsas in the lobby on the 1^st floor of the Foreign Ministry building.

Photo and video opportunity

13:30–13:50     Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins and Alternate Foreign Minister of Greece, Dimitris Droutsas meet media representatives in the Press Conference room on the 1^st floor of the Foreign Ministry building.

Photo and video opportunity

Media representatives wishing to attend the above events are invited to register with the Foreign Ministry Press Centre until 13 January 12:00 by calling 67016 272.

 

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