Athens News Agency: News in English, 06-01-20

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From: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>

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[01] President Papoulias on official visit to Italy next week

[01] President Papoulias on official visit to Italy next week

During his visit Papoulias will discuss bilateral, international and European issues with Italy's political leaders.

Before departing for Athens on Saturday afternoon, Papoulias will be meeting with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican.

He will be meeting with his counterpart Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, former prime minister Giulio Andreotti, main opposition leader Romano Prodi and others.

Papoulias will be accompanied by Education Minister Marietta Giannakou, Macedonia-Thrace Minister Nikos Tsiartsionis, Deputy Foreign Minister Panagiotis Skandalakis and Deputy Culture Minister Petros Tatoulis.

The Greek ministers will be meeting with their Italian counterparts during the five-day visit.

In addition to meeting with political leaders, Papoulias is also scheduled to inaugurate an exhibit featuring Proto-Cycladic art on Wednesday afternoon.

On Thursday, the Greek delegation will depart for Perugia where Papoulias will be named honourary Doctor of the School of Philosophy during a special ceremony held at the University of Perugia.

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