Although there is hesitation on the part of some, he continued, the problem in any case exists. Meanwhile, Tsohatzopoulos went on, Ankara wants closer relations with Europe and also to preserve the secular nature of the Turkish state. But this presupposes successes in the social sector. So we must speak plainly to the neighbouring country. Cyprus' accession to the EU can only be to Turkey's benefit.
Turkey has everything to gain by playing a stabilising role.
During his stay here, Gjinushi will meet with President Kostis Stephanopoulos and his Greek counterpart, Apostolos Kaklamanis who extended the invitation. Gjinushi's programme also includes meetings with main opposition New Democracy party leader Costas Karamanlis, Communist Party of Greece General Secretary Aleka Papariga, Coalition of the Left and Progress leader Nikos Constantopoulos and Democratic Social Movement President Dimitris Tsovolas. In addition, he will have talks with members of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee and the Greek-Albanian Friendship Group. The speech, a major policy address on next year's economy, will be broadcast nationwide. The fair this year hosts hundreds of exhibitors from all over Greece and another 40 countries.