Mr. Papandreou praised the personality of Archbishop Anastasios and stressed that his work is significant, adding characteristically that Orthodoxy needs voices like his. Mr. Papandreou also said that PASOK seeks dialogue and not confrontation between re ligions and cultures.

Archbishop Anastasios underlined that the dialogue between Orthodoxy and other religions, especially Islam, is still a crucial issue and stated that it will continue.

oil and cotton.

Mr. Tsitouridis briefed Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis on Greece's negotiating position and afterwards, he stated to reporters that the specific summit of the EU Ministers of Agriculture is crucial for Greece.

opposed to predictions for a 0.5% increase.

Based on the revised figures provided by the European Statistics Agency, Eurostat, the Euro-zone industrial production in the month of January dropped by 0.3%, at a monthly basis, while it recorded an increase of 0.7% at an annual basis.

Mr. Chomsky avoided adopting a specific stance on the issue saying that he does not talk about issues he has not examined in detail. He also said that the question is if the suggested solution is the best of the existing alternative solutions or if there

are solutions that are more desirable.

On the issue of Iraq, he said that the situation deteriorates gradually with al-Queda type attacks and this action continues to spread inside the country to a degree nobody could predict. He said that it is impressive the fact that the US military occupa tion has so many failures in Iraq when it ought to be the easiest occupation in history.

He pointed out that the goal of the invasion of Iraq was the establishment of a climate of military security, the inauguration of a responsible state authority and the protection of energy resources.

Mr. Chomsky also underlined that the most important of all is that the largest part of the population in Iraq rejects the presence of Westerners and their dominion over Iraq.

Responding to questions on whether there can be safe Olympic Games organized in Athens, Mr. Chomsky stated that terrorist acts cannot be prevented, stressing that it is practically impossible to be totally protected from terrorism anywhere in the world.

Of the stocks trading today, 71 had gains and 230 had losses, while the value of 98 stocks remained unchanged.

be discussed.

Responding to the question if Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis will meet with his Turkish counterpart in Sarajevo he stated that it is very likely, adding however, that no such meeting has been scheduled to take place.

Mr. Rousopoulos also stated that Greece and the Cypriot leadership wish to have good relations with Turkey in case the Greek Cypriots vote "no" in Saturday's referendum.

The Greek government spokesman stated that the Greek government supports Turkey's European prospect and also stressed that in case the Greek Cypriots vote "no" the Greek government will undertake initiatives always in cooperation with the Cypriot politic al leadership.

Greece is represented in the Executive Committee for the first time with Makis Voitsidis, a member of the Journalists' Union of Macedonia and Thrace Daily Newspapers, ESIEMTH, Board of Directors.

At the same time, consultations are intensive with just a week remaining before the crucial referenda in both sides of the "green line" diving the island of Cyprus.

The Cypriot leaders are focusing on the issues of guarantees and security in Cyprus in view of the resolution promoted by the UN Secretary General aimed at offering guarantees in the implementation of his plan.

The US government guarantees the security of the united Cyprus, stated US Secretary of State Colin Powell reiterating that the choice is between this solution or no solution in Cyprus.

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