tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409482909880290151.post2179477846104862206..comments2024-03-28T17:39:47.864+02:00Comments on EL KaOs UT News: Eurozone in vital talks on Greece bailout proposal (Finance ministers to hold their third meeting on debt crisis)xronoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13107445158803745642noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409482909880290151.post-79586356137697694382015-02-20T10:52:12.696+02:002015-02-20T10:52:12.696+02:00Greece crisis: Eurozone set for vital loan talks.....Greece crisis: Eurozone set for vital loan talks....<br /><br />Eurozone finance ministers are preparing for a vital third meeting, in Brussels, to try to solve the crisis over Greece's bail-out.<br /><br />Greece has put forward a proposal for a six-month extension of its Eurozone loan programme instead of renewing its existing bailout deal, which comes with harsh austerity measures.<br /><br />But Germany has already rejected this.<br /><br />The existing bailout deal expires at the end of the month and Greece could run out of money without a new accord.............http://www.bbc.com/news/business-31545115<br />20/2/15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409482909880290151.post-17795211524677262172015-02-20T10:49:39.405+02:002015-02-20T10:49:39.405+02:00Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday call...Greek President Karolos Papoulias on Thursday called for strengthening bilateral ties between Greece and China and urged further cooperation between navies of the two countries...<br /><br />When meeting with Zhang chuanshu, commander of the 18th escort fleet of the Chinese navy and the Deputy Chief of Staff of the South China Sea fleet, Papoulias congratulated the Chinese fleet on the successful completion of the escort mission.<br /><br />The President said the fleet had contributed to ensuring the safety and freedom of dangerous sea routes, adding that increased exchange between the two navies should be encouraged.<br /><br />Papoulias also gave Zhang and his accompanying officials greetings for the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Thursday.<br /><br />China's recent growth was admirable, Papoulias said. He commended China's advocacy for peace, harmony and a multi-polarized world, saying he appreciated the important role China has played in maintaining world peace.<br /><br />Papoulis pointed out that China's shipping giant COSCO is currently developing the port of Piraeus into the largest port in the Mediterranean area, an objective that would benefit not only Greece but also all other countries in the area. Papoulias stressed that great potential lies in Sino-Hellenic cooperation in the area of shipping and looked forward to further strengthening cooperation for the benefit of both peoples in the coming year.<br /><br />The meeting was also attended by the Chinese ambassador to Greece Zou Xiaoli.<br /><br />The 18th Chinese naval escort fleet arrived in the Greek port of Piraeus on Monday, commencing a four-day goodwill visit. The fleet is scheduled to depart for China on Friday.<br />http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/908329.shtml<br />20/2/15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409482909880290151.post-15666641023277230562015-02-20T10:48:58.289+02:002015-02-20T10:48:58.289+02:00Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday pr...Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Thursday praised bilateral cooperation between his country and China and sent best wishes to Chinese people for the Chinese Lunar New Year...<br /><br />"We will seek new ways of cooperation between the Greek state and the Chinese side," Tsipras said in a speech delivered at a reception hosted by the 18th escort fleet of the Chinese navy at Piraeus port.<br /><br />Tsipras said his government will support China's shipping conglomerate COSCO's investment at Piraeus port, as well as Chinese investments in other sectors across Greece.<br /><br />He expressed confidence that Piraeus port, as a key gateway for the delivery of Chinese products to Europe, can become a leading trade hub on a European and international level.<br /><br />Tsipras added that there was great potential for bilateral cooperation in transports, railways, as well as in the tourism and culture fields.<br /><br />The Prime Minister hailed the historical strong Sino-Greek ties, noting that cooperation, in particular in the maritime sector, was a solid basis for strengthening collaboration in other sectors in recent years.<br /><br />Chinese Ambassador to Greece Zou Xiaoli, Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Zhang Chuanshu and other Chinese officials welcomed the Greek leader and other dignitaries in the reception to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Thursday.<br /><br />Thursday's event was attended among others by Alternate Greek Shipping Minister Theodoris Dritsas, Defense Minister Panos Kammenos and Piraeus Port Authority chief Yorgos Anomeritis.<br /><br />Addressing the ceremony, Rear Admiral Zhang referred to Greece's help in the evacuation operation of thousands of Chinese nationals from war-torn Libya by Greek ships in recent years.<br /><br />"Greece will always stand by the side of Chinese people when needed," Tsipras said, underlining the significance of bilateral collaboration in such operations in Libya and in Albania in the past.<br /><br />Speaking to Xinhua, Greece's Defense Minister Panos Kammenos highlighted the significance of the cooperation of the two countries in the defensive sector.<br /><br />"The visit of the 18th escort fleet of the Chinese navy is a great honor. It proves that good cooperation between the two nations can continue, and apart from the business sector, it can be extended in the defense industry," he told Xinhua................http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/908331.shtml<br />20/2/15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com