Sarkozy: France solidarity with Greece On the issue of the name of FYROM

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Exclusive interview with the French leader in «Kathimerini» France «is and will remain solidarity with Greece» the issue of the name of Skopje assures the chairman of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, in an exclusive interview to «K». The commitment of Mr. Sarkozy is of particular importance as the country takes over from July 1 the EU presidency, during which they discussed the integration of Macedonia.

Two days before the important visit to Greece, the French president speaks for the excellent level of cooperation between the two countries but also for its relations with Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis, who stressed that «is not just a partner but a friend »And noted that they have common views on many issues.

Mr. Sarkozy arrives in Athens Friday and will meet with President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and political leaders, while will speack to the Hellenic Parliament, the first foreign leader to the 21 st century. The last set was a similar reception was the former U.S. president, George Bush in the summer of 1991

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