Nikos Kotzias
Cyprus
U.N. Secretary-General Returns to Switzerland to 'Rescue' Cyprus Talks
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is to return to Crans Montana, Switzerland on Thursday in an effort to rescue peace talks between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots.
Guterres goes to Crans Montana for the second time as talks between...
Cyprus
Greek Foreign Minister Urges Caution on Cyprus Talks
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias criticized those who are in a hurry to create impressions at the Conference on Cyprus held in Crans Montana, Switzerland.
In statements at the end of the morning discussions, Kotzias said that some are in...
Cyprus
U.N. Secretary-General Optimistic about Cyprus Talks
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with Cyprus President and the Turkish Cypriot leader and said that there is now an understanding of what is needed for a possible settlement on Cyprus.
In a U.N. backed conference that started on June...
Cyprus
UN Chief Regrets Slow Progress on Cyprus Talks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that slow progress has been observed in the Conference of Cyprus that has been underway since the 28th of June in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana.
Guterres chaired Friday’s Conference that is focusing on the...
Diplomacy
Solution to Name Dispute Must Precede FYROM's NATO Entry, Kotzias Says
Athens will not consent to NATO entry for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) before the name dispute with Greece's northern neighbor is resolved, Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias made clear on Wednesday, after a meeting with FYROM...
Greece
Greece Accepts to Represent Egypt in Qatar After Severed Diplomatic Ties
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has accepted a request for Greece to act as a representative for Egypt in Qatar an ekathimerini report says.
Egypt, along with Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Libya’s eastern-based government and Maldives severed...
Cyprus
Effort for Cyprus Solution Will Continue, Eide Says After Meeting Kotzias
Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias on Monday urged Turkey to be "sufficiently wise" as to discuss preparations for a new round of talks in Geneva on the Cyprus issue, following his meeting with United Nations special envoy on the...
Archaeology
Culture’s Role as Tool of Soft Power and Economic Development Discussed at Civilizations Forum
The many ways in which countries can cooperate in promoting cultural heritage and intercultural dialog were the main topics discussed by the foreign ministers of Greece, Italy, China, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Peru, Bolivia and Mexico in the “Ancient...
Archaeology
Ancient Civilizations Forum in Athens
Greece’s aim through the Ancient Civilizations Forum scheduled in Athens is to give it an institutional character and open it up to more countries, Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Friday, during a press briefing on the forum.
“It is...
Cyprus
Greek FM and British Foreign Secretary Discuss the Cyprus Problem
Greece seeks "proper, just and smart solutions" for the Cyprus problem, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said on Thursday after holding talks in Athens with his British counterpart Borris Johnson. He reiterated Athens' consistent position that no third countries...