GREEK PM KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS VISITS PDT MACRON AT ELYSEE & SAID GROWTH iS BACK

USPA NEWS - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS paid a visit to President Macron today, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Elysee, at 3 pm for a working meeting, just after the visit and working lunch that French Head of State Macron had offered to Boris Johnson in honor of his first visit as British Prime Minister. The two French and Greek heads of state made a short statement to the press followed by two questions (one from each respective press). The French Presidential couple thus received the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos MITSOTAKIS accompanied by Marve Grabovski , his companion, who was led by Brigitte Macron, who joined the interior of the castle of the Elysee. The two couples first exchanged some courtesies in French, before passing to the official speeches (in French and Greek, with simultaneous translation) of the two heads of state, French and Greek in front of the press, in the courtyard of the Elysee

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis paid a visit to President Macron today, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Elysee, at 3 pm for a working meeting, just after the visit and working lunch that French Head of State Macron had offered to Boris Johnson in honor of his first visit as British Prime Minister. The two French and Greek heads of state made a short statement to the press followed by two questions (one from each respective press). The French Presidential couple thus received the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis accompanied by Marve Grabovski , his companion, who was led by Brigitte Macron, who joined the interior of the castle of the Elysee. The two couples first exchanged some courtesies in French, before passing to the official speeches (in French and Greek, with simultaneous translation) of the two heads of state, French and Greek in front of the press, in the courtyard of the Elysee President Macron will then continue his marathon by receiving the Indian PM, at Chantilly, at 18:15, after which the Indian guest on official visit, will have an official dinner at the Elysee at 8:15pm. The Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Mayor was present., Seen in the vestibule of the Elysee Castle, to also welcome the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis------------------------------------------------------------- President Macron introduced his speech with a reminder of the importance of France's role in supporting Greece during the financial crisis it experienced a few years ago: A few weeks ago and to bring you a great importance our relationship. When Greece has experienced an incredible crisis France has been an important supporter during this crisis in Greece, but that does not detract from your people's willingness to stay in the Euro zone. There is also what binds our countries and which is a long friendship from a historical and civilizational point of view.------------------------------------------------------------------------------- President Macron recalled that Greece, which was on the verge of bankruptcy, has managed to cope and now show better economic health thanks to the support and sense of solidarity provided by the members of the European Union, at the moment the British definitely want to get out of the EU, by Brexit ... being finalized an hour ago with Boris Johnson the British PM. President Macron then carried out the next proof actions between France Grace and the European Union: "It is with pleasure that I will approach with you the European agenda of the European Commission will be constituted and we want to do more with the EUROP area. Unemployment is a priority with a common budget with financial stabilization capabilities of the euro area with more will to strengthen political and economic sovereignty and create more jobs and solidarity. Immigration we must break the deadlock. And for several years the weight immigration water and represents in Greece. With your landing system and solidarity is still lacking in Europe and management is still unsatisfactory in the landing. It will take more solidarity with exchanges that have been made for your country, turning on the North Mediterranean road. "---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "We will discuss the strengths of the agreement, and in this respect I want to say my vigilance on this subject and in particular Turkey and the European Union, France will show no weakness at this level. Our coordination will continue next month and in particular about the climate. And I bring you my solidarity for Greece who experienced these fires this summer, and climate transition conditions will take on this subject. Explained the French head of state, Macron. I proposed the device to Michel Barnier who ten years ago and with Juncker helped this device bringing a concrete contribution of what the European Union brings in terms of solidarity President Macron ended with a very warm politeness to the Greek Prime Minister, "Dear Kyakos, I have to tell you how much pleasure I have here in Paris and all the friendship for the Greek people so important today ".

PM Greek Kyriakos Mitsotakis: "France is a strong and powerful country and friend of Greece for a long time and not only since the crisis of Greece. The year 2021 approaches and it will be the bicentennial of the French Revolution and in 1821 this date was decisive and shows us a way to see and follow. I come at a very important moment because we have healthy growth. Greece is in Europe and is on its natural geographical environment, economic and cultural policy, and we know each other, with Emmanuel Macron since he was head of the Ministry of Finance while I was head of the opposition in Greece and that is why I expect a lot of our bilateral relationship between heads of state. Introduced PM Greek Kyriakos Mitsotakis in his address.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He then called Greece's strong membership to Europe, and announced a better current growth rate in Greece. "We are going to talk about Greece and the European Union, which will face and the common budget that we support and facing the countries of Europe that will help the growth of the European Union, on the world stage.-------------------------------------------- PM Greek Kyriakos Mitsotakis then recalled that the European Union, is protective towards its citizens, friends that the weight of the load of the migration must be better distributed in dull of solidarity: "You are right to say Mister the President to report by your words a Europe that carries its citizens and also the weight of migration and must be shared to show our solidarity. I'm glad you went because of our actions on natural disasters. How to do together by a mechanism of civil action that you have launched yourself, Mr. President? This type of support should be permanent and use as a tool. As regards the protection of the environment and the fight against the climatic climate, which is the biggest challenge facing the European Union, I would like to salute your essential role for the Paris Agreement, which is a beacon for combating climate change. and our continent must be a pioneer in this area. On the economic front, we have a new government with a new plan to lead our country and make a leap in growth and I appeal to your French companies to take advantage of this surge in growth. Added Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis about the Paris Agreement and the environment. "I reiterate this call for sinisa new opportunities. I am very optimistic for this intervention. This quinauds unites the most is the very strong foundation between the two peoples and two nations here is the guarantee of our future relationship." Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis concluded by inviting French companies to seize opportunities in Greece given the improvement in Greek growth.