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Athens News Agency: News in English, 08-09-25Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] PASOK leader in New YorkMain opposition Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) leader and Socialist International (SI) President George Papandreou is currently in New York to chair a SI Presidium meeting, which convenes at the seat of the United Nations, on the sidelines of the sessions of the 63rd UN General Assembly.The members of the Presidium, 40 heads of state and governments and leaders of socialist, social-democratic and labor parties from all over the world, among them the presidents of Serbia, the Palestinian Authority, Pakistan, Iraq, Chile, the Chancellor of Austria and the prime minister of Bulgaria, will discuss the course of the Targets of the Millennium, which has been set by the UN, the world economic crisis, developments in the Caucasus, the Middle East and Bolivia. Papandreou is also expected to have bilateral meetings with many members of the Presidium. During his stay in the United States, Papandreou will meet with Cypriot President Demetris Christofias, with whom he will have a working luncheon. The Socialist International president will also take part at a Conference organized from 23-26 September by the Foundation of former U.S. president Bill Clinton, ?World Initiative?, on the theme of energy, climatic change, poverty and education in developing countries. Furthermore, he will meet Archbishop of America Demetrios. Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |