Talks between Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou and his Canadian counterpart, Steven Harper have been completed and followed by the signing of the agreement on youth mobility among the two countries. ”This agreement will strengthen the relations between the two countries for the coming generations”, stated Prime Minister Steven Harper.
The Canadian PM was followed by important people of the business world, who met with business leaders from Greece, in an effort to develop investments in the country. This move shows the trust of Canada regarding Greece’s market. Steven Harper also looks forward to the completion and signing of the free trade agreement between Canada and the EU, emphasizing the importance of Greece’s role in Europe’s partnership. He honored the Greeks of Canada by inviting in the team who followed him, two Greek-Canadian politicians: Tony Clement, Minister and Kostas Menegakis, Deputy Member, as well as the leadership of the Greek community of Canada.
The two PMs mentioned the importance of the agreement’s signing concerning Helleno-Canadian relations and of the role of Greeks in Canada. They also discussed global financial developments, since the Canadian PM attended the G-8 summit, and also developments about the eurozone as well as the difficult financial times of Greece.
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