They noted "the leading role of the UN in normalizing the situation in Iraq". "That country cannot be allowed to turn into a centre of regional instability and international terrorism," they said. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the sides "advocated the continuation of the international community's efforts to achieve a viable, just and comprehensive settlement in Cyprus in line with Security Council resolutions".
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New Pipeline in the Works»
Russia and Greece get the wheels rolling...
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that Russia and Greece are "interested in carrying out large-scale investment projects in the fuel and energy sector, including construction of a trans-Balkan oil pipeline from Burgas (Bulgaria) to Alexandroupoli (Greece)". This was stated during a meeting with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Razov and his Greek colleague, Ioannis Magriotis.
The diplomats confirmed that "the positions of Russia and Greece on questions of strengthening peace and security in Europe coincide or are close", the Foreign Ministry said. They noted "the importance of joint efforts aimed at ensuring stability, security and cooperation in southeastern Europe".
They noted "the leading role of the UN in normalizing the situation in Iraq". "That country cannot be allowed to turn into a centre of regional instability and international terrorism," they said. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the sides "advocated the continuation of the international community's efforts to achieve a viable, just and comprehensive settlement in Cyprus in line with Security Council resolutions".
They noted "the leading role of the UN in normalizing the situation in Iraq". "That country cannot be allowed to turn into a centre of regional instability and international terrorism," they said. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the sides "advocated the continuation of the international community's efforts to achieve a viable, just and comprehensive settlement in Cyprus in line with Security Council resolutions".




